The Ontario Small Claims Court deals with civil disputes for the payment of money to another person/company or for the recovery and return of personal property. This can include, but is not limited to, unpaid accounts and/or invoices, unpaid debts, unpaid rent, property damages, real estate disputes, and personal injury. The Small Claims Court is meant to provide litigants with an economical and expeditious way to handle civil disputes.
The Small Claims Court has the jurisdiction to deal with disputes with a monetary value of up to $35,000.00, per action, per claimant. In some limited circumstances, more than one claim may be brought forward separately, so long as each claim does not exceed $35,000.
Graham Scott Legal Services has the ability to deal with all aspects of Small Claims Court matters including, drafting pleadings, service of documents, representation at hearings, conducting a trial, and collection/enforcement of judgments.
Graham Scott Legal Services can handle matters for both Plaintiffs and Defendants. Contact us today to see how we may assist.
