Key points for filing an application

If you decide to sue an organization, enterprise, company or association, you must make sure to use the right name. For example, a convenience store may, in fact, be officially registered under another name than the one on the sign, or as a numbered company.

You should consult the Québec enterprise registry on the website of Registre des entreprises du Québec  to make sure you are suing the right person.

Selecting the right type of application

You must also make sure you select the right type of application. Your choice may influence the information included in your application, which may make a difference when you appear before the court.

Mediation

The form used to file an application at the Small Claims Division indicates the possibility of taking part in a mediation session. This approach to dispute resolution has many advantages: it is free, it allows you to maintain harmonious relations with the other party, and it leads to a quicker settlement.

It is important to note that if mediation fails, it will not have an impact on the date on which your case is heard by the court.