SMALL CLAIMS COURT
What kind of matters does the small claims court hear anyway?
The Small Claims Court hears civil matters with a monetary value up to $35,000.
Civil matters are initiated by a person or a company. The person making allegations has to prove all of the elements of the allegations on a balance of probabilities (more likely than not). The remedies that you can seek in Small Claims Court are based on money and/or the return of property.
There is a wide range of issues that come before this court, including:
enforcement of Tribunal orders
breach of contract disputes
employment disputes
liable and slander
intentional infliction of mental suffering
slip and falls
passing off
product liability
professional malpractice
negligence
the tort of battery
the tort of assault
false imprisonment
and many, many more.
If you are thinking about starting a Plaintiff's Claim in the Small Claims Court I can help you determine if you have a case, or if the Small Claims Court is the appropriate place to start your claim.
If you have been served and you find yourself needing to defend a claim, I can help you determine your best options in how to respond and I can help you defend and/or resolve the claim.