by Jennifer Goldsmith | Nov 6, 2019 | News, Small Claims Court
The Ontario Government has announced that effective January 1, 2020, the province’s Small Claims Court’s monetary limited will increase from $25,000.00 to $35,000.00. This exciting development affords more civil litigants a less time consuming and economical option...
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Jun 19, 2019 | Small Claims Court
After a particularly long winter, summer has almost arrived in Ontario! Warm weather and sunny skies naturally call for cottage weekends, backyard parties, and barbecues. As we all know, these gathering more often than not include drinking a few beers, coolers, or...
by Patrick Sloan | Jan 26, 2012 | Small Claims Court
Now that the monetary limit of the small claims court in Ontario has increased to $25,000, renewed interest in this court seems likely. Although there are several factors that should be considered when deciding whether or not to pursue a claim in small claims court,...
by Patrick Sloan | Nov 7, 2011 | Resources, Small Claims Court
This paper, written by Patrick Sloan, considers the impact of the availability of an award for costs when deciding whether or not to pursue a claim in small claims court. Costs in the Small Claims Court (PDF)
by Michael Laplante | Aug 17, 2011 | Small Claims Court
After suffering a serious accident, there are many details to be considered and a great deal of administration to be undertaken while you are healing and getting back on track. Seeking compensation for your injuries can be a process that can require a great deal of...