Getting Started in Small Claims Court: Professional Representation and Proper Documents per Forms and Rules

It is quite reasonable that litigants expect a high quality for the adjudication of court proceedings, especially within a democratic society wherein the...

The Small Claims Court is limited in powers whereas the authority of judges sitting within the Small Claims Court is restricted to issuing monetary awards or...

In civil litigation, meaning a lawsuit, the Plaintiff must prove that the allegations are true on a balance of probabilities as opposed to the beyond a...

After receiving a Small Claims Court lawsuit, being a Plaintiff's Claim document, a Defendant must respond in a timely fashion and with documentation prepared...

Professional advice and representation can make a significant difference in whether a Small Claims Court case results in failure or success. 

Limitation periods are time limits that restrict when legal proceedings may be commenced.  In Ontario, generally, with some specific exceptions, the...

The law despises waste and the doctrine of mitigation, being the duty to mitigate, is the mechanism that imposes an obligation upon a harmed party to take...

A helpful guide providing tips and hints to understanding the best approach that is most likely to lead to success for a Small Claims Court case. 

Generally, with some exceptions, the time limits for commencing litigation begin when a wrongdoing is discovered by the affected party rather than beginning...

Quantum meruit ensures fair compensation for services or goods provided without a contract. It's often applied in disputes to determine deserved payment.

Effective October 1, 2025, Ontario Small Claims Court's monetary cap rises from $35,000 to $50,000 per plaintiff, enhancing access and procedural fairness.

Follow etiquette for in-person courtroom procedures. Arrive early; avoid weapons. Dress formally, hats off unless religious, sunglasses if needed. Stand for...

The Small Claims Court handles claims up to $35,000 per Plaintiff; however, for joint property owners, each may make a claim thus totaling $70,000 per case.

A retainer in Canadian law is an upfront fee paid by a client to secure legal services. It is held in a trust, used as services are rendered, and formalized by...

Choosing Small Claims Court offers simplified, cost-effective, and faster resolutions, but defendants may challenge it. Transfers to Superior Court are rare.