Order
An order is a formal direction by a court or tribunal requiring a party to do something or stop doing something, or declaring the parties' rights. Orders can be final, deciding the case, or interim, made during a proceeding, such as an injunction or an order to produce documents.
How BC law treats it
In the BC Supreme Court, orders are made under the Supreme Court Civil Rules and must be entered before they can be enforced. Disobeying a court order can lead to contempt of court proceedings, with fines or imprisonment.
What it means for your business
Treat every order served on your business seriously and diarize the compliance deadlines immediately.
Risks and common mistakes
Ignoring an order, even one you believe is wrong, can lead to contempt; the proper course is to apply to vary it or to appeal.
Fulcrum's litigation lawyers can help with these issues.
General information about British Columbia and Canadian law, current to October 2026. It is not legal advice.
