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There are several benefits to using small claims court, including: Affordability: Small claims court is relatively inexpensive to file in. The court filing fees are generally low, and you do not need to hire a lawyer. Speed: Small claims cases are typically heard and...

The costs of filing a small claims claim vary depending on the province or territory in which you are filing the claim. However, there are some general principles that apply across the country. Court filing fees The first cost that you will need to pay is a court...

If you have won a small claims case, the court will issue a judgment in your favor. This judgment orders the defendant to pay you money, or to do something else, such as return property to you. If the defendant does not comply with the judgment voluntarily, you can...

Yes, you can appeal a small claims decision. However, there are some restrictions on who can appeal and what can be appealed. Who can appeal a small claims decision? Only the person who lost the small claims case can appeal the decision. The person who won the small...

If you lose your small claims case, you may be ordered to pay the defendant money. The court may also order you to pay the defendant's court costs. The amount that you are ordered to pay will depend on the facts of your case. For example, if you were suing the...

If you win your small claims case, the court may order the defendant to pay you money. The court may also order the defendant to pay your court costs. If the defendant does not pay the judgment voluntarily, you can take steps to enforce the judgment. This may include:...

Yes, you can have a lawyer represent you in small claims court. However, it is important to note that it is not required to have a lawyer in small claims court. Small claims courts are designed to be accessible to people without legal training, and the procedures are...

Small claims courts are designed to be accessible to people without legal training, so the evidence rules are less strict than in superior court. However, there are still some basic rules that you should follow when presenting evidence at a small claims hearing. Types...

A small claims hearing is an informal proceeding where the judge will hear evidence from both sides and make a decision. The hearing is typically held in a small courtroom, and both the plaintiff (the person who filed the claim) and the defendant (the person being...

Once you have filed a claim in small claims court, you need to serve the defendant with a copy of the claim form and any supporting documentation. This can be done by mail or in person. Serving by mail. To serve the defendant by mail, you must send them the claim form...