Defending a Claim at Small Claims Court
Small Claims Court in Ontario is a branch of the Superior Court of Justice that deals with civil disputes of a monetary value up to $25,000.
Things to read before you respond to a claim...
Guide to Fees - how much filing fees cost
Guide to Fee Waivers - if you can't afford to pay filing fees
Rules of the Small Claims Court - the official rules
Forms you will need...
A2J Online Forms - This online system will ask you a series of questions to help educate you about the Small Claims Court process and, at the same time, will prompt you for information about the claim. The system will then automatically assemble the forms for you.
Blank Forms - This web site contains all of the Small Claims Court forms that you can either print out and fill in by hand, or fill in the blanks on your computer.
Getting more help or legal advice...
We recommend that you hire a lawyer or paralegal to help you. If you can't afford a lawyer, you may be eligible for assistance at Law Help Ontario (in Toronto & Ottawa).
Law Help Ontario at Small Claims Court - Small Claims Courts in Toronto and Ottawa offer free programs for people who need help or legal advice.
More Help - Visit this page for links to other resources such as the Lawyer Referral Service.
Court Offices - Small Claims Court locations.
