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Small Claims Court Litigation

Plaintiff and defence representation in Small Claims Court for matters up to $50,000. From demand letter through to garnishment — handled efficiently under the Rules of the Small Claims Court (O. Reg 258/98).

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Who we serve

Built for the clients we know best.

Businesses recovering unpaid invoices, professionals enforcing service contracts, landlords collecting post-LTB monetary orders, and defendants needing rigorous representation.

Debt recovery & unpaid invoices

Contractors, suppliers, consultants, and service providers — recovering outstanding fees through claim, judgment, and enforcement.

Breach of contract

Service agreements, purchase contracts, warranty disputes, and performance failures.

Property damage & negligence

Motor vehicle property damage, slip-and-fall claims under the threshold, and negligence claims up to $50,000.

Post-LTB collection

Enforcement of monetary orders against former tenants through garnishment and writ — with the strategy mapped from day one.

Defendant representation

Set-off and counterclaims, jurisdictional challenges, limitation defences (Limitations Act, 2002), and trial advocacy.

Judgment enforcement (Rule 20)

Bank and wage garnishment, writs of seizure, examinations in aid, and renewal of six-year enforcement periods.

Our Process

How your matter moves.

01

Assessment

Documentation review, jurisdictional analysis, and limitation period calculation.

02

Demand or defence

Pre-claim demand letter, or comprehensive Defence and Counterclaim where appropriate.

03

Settlement conference

Most matters resolve at or shortly after the mandatory settlement conference.

04

Trial & enforcement

Trial representation, followed by aggressive post-judgment enforcement.

FAQ

Common questions about this practice.

What is the monetary limit?+

Small Claims Court hears claims up to $50,000, exclusive of interest and costs.

How long does a typical case take?+

Most matters resolve in 6–12 months, significantly faster than Superior Court.

Do you handle enforcement after judgment?+

Yes — garnishment, writs, and examinations are part of the same engagement.

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Discuss your matter, confidentially.