Small Claims Court

Conflicts are a part of life and occur on a daily basis, especially when interacting with one another. The Small Claims Court is a branch of the Superior Court of Justice, and handles nearly half of all civil claims in the province. The Court has civil jurisdiction over monetary claims up to $35,000 (excluding interests and costs such as court fees) and provides an efficient and cost-effective forum for Ontarians to bring or defend these claims.

The Rules of the Small Claims Court provide for streamlined procedures so that cases can be determined at a lower cost and in less time for litigants than cases commenced in the Superior Court.

Matters may be resolved at a Settlement Conference or a Judge may decide the final outcome at the conclusion of an adversarial trial.