Maragos Legal has the experience to provide sound advice and possesses the vigor to advocate on your behalf before the Small Claims Court. We apply the appropriate legal principles that move your argument forward and provide for a successful resolution. We also evaluate the opposing parties pleading and provide you with our opinion.
Details
The Small Claims Court is a specialized court created with specific duties and powers and is a branch of the Superior Court of Justice. It is designed to provide judicial determinations regarding disputes involving small amounts (up-to $35,000) of money and/or other forms of restitution. Its procedure is designed to be inexpensive, speedy and simple. Some reasons to initiate a claim include:
- Breach of contract
- Unpaid invoices
- Damage to property
- Unjust enrichment
- NSF cheques
- Unpaid rent
- Unpaid loans
- Any other loss or damage suffered
- Unpaid accounts for services
or goods delivered and sold
What is the common procedure and timeframes of resolution?
Communicating with the opposing party by sending a letter requesting
resolution with our position and/or expectations.
Negotiating with the opposing party (or parties) to come to reach an
amicable resolution.
If the matter is still unresolved, initiating a claim with the Small Claims Court to seek a judgment and/or to put pressure on the other side to settle.
As a result of COVID-19, it is difficult to gauge the timeframe in which the Small Claims Court settles matters.
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