Small Claims Court Rules

A good and proper pleading document, again whether the commencing document, being the Plaintiff's Claim or Statement of Claim, or even the responding...

An affidavit must only include facts, not personal opinions unless from an expert on relevant issues.  Avoid opinions on legal decisions.  Examples show proper...

An Affidavit document is a document sworn or affirmed, under Oath, and a document for which the truthfulness of the statements within must be genuinely true. 

Where a Defendant has admitted a fact as contained within the pleadings of a Plaintiff, the Defendant must obtain permission, known as leave, from the court or...

Generally, the Rules of the Small Claims Court limit a costs award for reimbursement of legal fees paid to a qualified representative to fifteen (15%) percent...

Generally, costs awards in Small Claims Court are limited to actual reimbursement for the expenses incurred for representation (lawyer, student-at-law, or...

The document disclosure processes of the Small Claims Court are often described as easy enough for a self-represented layperson without legal training;...

Although an inaccurate translation from the literal Latin, the principle of 'stare decisis' may be thought of as the starring precedent setting decision when a...

In Canadian Small Claims Court, hearsay is admissible but typically granted little weight. It's best to present firsthand evidence for stronger...

The monetary jurisdiction of the Small Claims Court allows for each Plaintiff to bring claims up to the $35,000 limit; and accordingly, a Defendant may be...

Significant debate among legal practitioners often arises as to whether the Small Claims Court holds jurisdiction for claims brought seeking equitable relief. ...