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Filing a claim
Process and help for the applicant
Process and help for the applicant
The steps to be followed for the applicant for Small Claims.
Formal
notice
A formal notice requires the recipient to rectify a situation within a given period of time. It is often the first step in resolving a dispute.
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Where to file a
claim
There are criteria for determining the territory (judicial district) where the claim should be filed.
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Identifying the
defendant
It is important to correctly identify the defendant, whether a natural person or a legal person (business, organization, etc.).
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Small Claims Division form
(SJ-870E)
Completing the electronic application form makes filing with the courthouse easier. This form is for people who wish to file a small claim.
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Assistance from the
clerk
Before sending your application form, you can have it checked for free by a clerk by making a telephone appointment.
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Evidence
Gather together all the exhibits (documents) that will serve as evidence and give them to the clerk by the deadline.
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Last update: July 14, 2023
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