Small Claims
Small Claims Court was originally designed to accommodate unrepresented litigants in civil disputes. However, with the relatively recent change allowing people to bring claims that have a value of up to $25,000, many people still find the process and procedure stressful and confusing and prefer to have legal counsel represent their matter in Small Claims Court.
Small Claims has jurisdiction over personal debt or damages, recovery services, or relief from opposing claims to personal property, provided the claim does not exceed $25,000. Small Claims does not have jurisdiction to hear matters of divorce, trusts, wills (i.e. probate), malicious prosecution, libel, slander, bankruptcy or prerogative writs and has very limited jurisdiction in residential landlord/tenancy matters.
Small Claims Court is a fast and efficient way to address particular legal issues. We can assist you or represent you in this process.