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People who are not able to fully exercise their rights because of their age or capacity cannot take legal action. The person must be represented, assisted or authorized to act in the way established…

Postponement A party who is unable to be present at a hearing on the date scheduled may ask the clerk to postpone the case. Contact the courthouse and they will explain how to make your request for…

If you decide to pay the amount claimed , you can make the payment directly to the plaintiff or to the clerk of the Small Claims Division. Your payment must include the amount of the judicial fees…

As the defendant, you may ask for the case to be heard in another judicial district or by another court. To do this, you must file an application for referral with the clerk of the original district,…

Small claims procedures can be settled out of court without a judge. You may come to an amicable settlement: before the defendant files a response before a hearing outside a hearing Important You…

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…

If you want to file an application at the Small Claims Division, you should do so as soon as possible after the incident that caused the dispute. Your right to sue does not last forever. Depending on…

Once you have completed your application, you can choose to have it checked by the clerk. It is a good idea to take advantage of this free service. During your telephone conversation with the clerk,…

The maximum amount of a claim in the Small Claims Division is $15,000, before any interest is calculated. In addition, you may ask for the return of property connected with the claim. Learn more…

If you believe that the plaintiff’s claim is unjustified and that, in addition, you have a claim to make against the plaintiff, you can state this as part of your defence. This is known as a…