Not every legal dispute puts massive damages at stake.

A branch of the Superior Court of Justice, Small Claims Court disputes involve damages totaling no more than $25,000. Small Claims Court cases are either heard by provincially appointed judges or deputy judges – practicing lawyers appointed by the Regional Senior Judge to part-time positions on the Court.

The rules are simpler and designed for efficient results proportionate to the smaller stakes of the disputes. An individual may represent himself before the court. However, a lawyer’s advice could be helpful.