Court Rules Concern Regarding Process

Generally, the Rules of the Small Claims Court limit a costs award for reimbursement of legal fees paid to a qualified representative to fifteen (15%) percent...

The document disclosure processes of the Small Claims Court are often described as easy enough for a self-represented layperson without legal training;...

Although an inaccurate translation from the literal Latin, the principle of 'stare decisis' may be thought of as the starring precedent setting decision when a...

In Canadian Small Claims Court, hearsay is admissible but typically granted little weight. It's best to present firsthand evidence for stronger...

The pleading documents for a lawsuit should avoid references to any resolution terms discussed. 

The law of issue estoppel relates to legal matters previously disputed and involves the res judicata principles which is Latin for things decided. 

Generally, costs awards in Small Claims Court are limited to actual reimbursement for the expenses incurred for representation (lawyer, student-at-law, or...

The monetary jurisdiction of the Small Claims Court allows for each Plaintiff to bring claims up to the $35,000 limit; and accordingly, a Defendant may be...

Significant debate among legal practitioners often arises as to whether the Small Claims Court holds jurisdiction for claims brought seeking equitable relief. ...

Destruction of evidence, whether intentional or accidental, entails legal penalties, emphasizing the importance of integrity in legal proceedings.

A motion to strike and dismiss is used as an efficient way to ensure that cases, or issues within a case, without a reasonable chance of success are avoided;...