Indicate
what
you
intend
to
do
Defendants have a time limit to indicate the option they have chosen, using the on-line form.
Response
to
an
action
at
the
Small
Claims
Division
(SJ-871E)
The on-line form is used by people who are sued at the Small Claims Division.
Mediation
at
the
Small
Claims
Division
Mediation services are provided by the Small Claims Division free of charge. They offer the parties an opportunity to resolve their dispute amicably.
Defending
on
the
merits
To defend a case on the merits, the defendant must use the prescribed form and pay the judicial fees.
Referral
of
an
application
to
another
district
or
court
A defendant may ask for a case to be referred to another judicial district or court.
Cross-application
A defendant may defend an unjustified claim and also make a cross-application against the plaintiff.
Intervention
by
a
third
person
A defendant may involve another person in a case. A third person may also decide to intervene in a case voluntarily.
Last update: September 9, 2021
