New guide: Civil Litigation - Small Claims Ontario

We have published a new guide covering the law and practice of Small Claims Court proceedings in Ontario.

The Small Claims Court has jurisdiction in any action for the payment of money or recovery of personal property for a claim amount of up to $35,000, excluding interest and costs. This comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide includes commentary filled with expert insights, a matter plan, and tried-and-true precedents to streamline the entire process when representing a plaintiff or defendant both before and during court proceedings.

The commentary includes an in-depth discussion of: notice and demand letters and offers to settle; commencing proceedings and defending them; default proceedings, dismissal, discontinuance and withdrawal; motions, preparing for trial and attending the trial; and enforcement of orders.

Some of the precedents included are: retainer agreements; letters of demand and notices; offers to settle; library of claim pleadings; settlement agreements; defence; and library of enforcement forms and precedents. The guide also includes letters to clients explaining the process and standard letters to other parties, giving practitioners all the focused and practical guidance they need.

We invite you to explore this comprehensive resource for lawyers and licensed paralegals and consider the wealth of assistance it offers.

By Lawyers Ontario Civil Litigation publication includes:

• Superior Court of Justice - Acting for the Plaintiff;
• Superior Court of Justice- Acting for the Defendant;
• Small Claims Court.