Civil Lawyers – Ontario Small Claims Court
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Civil Lawyers – Small Claims Court
Small Claims Court Lawyers in Ontario
If you are a business or an individual who requires legal representation in Small Claims Court, you need to contact experienced Civil Litigation Lawyers immediately to discuss your case. At Scardicchio Law Office Professional Corporation, our Civil Litigation Lawyers represent business or individuals involved in Small Claims Court cases in Ontario, including: in Mississauga, Brampton, Milton, Toronto, Newmarket, Vaughan, Orangeville, Oakville, Burlington, Bradford, Hamilton, Barrie, Oshawa, Kitchener-Waterloo-Guelph, and across Southwestern Ontario. Our civil litigation lawyers have extensive experience in dealing with Small Claims cases.
The Ontario court structure has increased the small claims court jurisdiction to hear most matters in dispute of up to $35,000. Examples of Small Claims Court matters include: property damage, contracts, civil disputes, debt collection, and damages under $35,000.
Pursuing a case before a Judge can be risky. Our team of experienced Civil Litigation Lawyers have assisted individuals and small businesses pursue their cases in Small Claims Court, whether you are starting a legal action, or defending a legal action. Contact our Civil Litigation Lawyers for your free consultation and speak to a Lawyer today.
How does Small Claims work?
Oftentimes, there is the possibility of small claims cases being settled without the need to attend court. At Scardicchio Law Office Professional Corporation, depending on your particular legal needs, there are times where more affordable options are available for a resolution to your matter. For example, our Civil Litigation Lawyers offer an initial retainer to make amicable attempts to resolve your case:
- A Demand Letter drafted and served on the individual or business who owes you money (the debtor);
- Corresponding with the debtor to come to an agreed arrangement.
- Drafting, serving and filing the documents in court where discussions to resolve are not met with a response;
- Pursuing a judgment in order to settle your case.
What should I consider when filing a Small Claims Lawsuit?
When filing a Small Claims lawsuit, there are several things you should consider beforehand, for example:
Court Fees involved;
Paying the other side’s legal costs if you lose;
Timing of the case and how long until your case resolves;
How to collect money from the other party if you win.
Additionally, there is a timeframe for filing a suit. Businesses and individuals alike need to file a lawsuit within two years of discovery of the issue.
“Justice denied anywhere diminishes justice everywhere.”
– Martin Luther King Jr.
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Our team of dedicated Civil Litigation Lawyers help with your Small Claims Court matters in Mississauga, Brampton, Milton, Toronto, Newmarket, Vaughan, Orangeville, Oakville, Burlington, Bradford, Hamilton, Barrie, Oshawa, Kitchener and across Southwestern Ontario, represent your civil litigation claim, and we will work to get you the results you deserve. If you or your business is involved in a civil litigation or contract dispute, contact us today for a free telepone consultation to discuss your case.
What is a Mareva Injunction
A Mareva injunction is an extreme remedy granted in exceptional circumstances to freeze a defendant’s assets before judgment. The Plaintiff must do each of the following:
1) make full and frank disclosure of all material matters;
2) give full particulars of the claim against the defendant and highlight potential defenses;
3) show that the defendant has assets in the jurisdiction;
4) show that there is a real risk of the assets being removed out of the jurisdiction, or disposed of before trial and that the plaintiff will be unable to satisfy a potential judgment; and
5) give an undertaking as to damages.
What is an Anton Piller Order?
The jurisdiction to issue a private search warrant rests with the Ontario Superior Court. An Anton Piller order essentially authorizes a private party to insist on entrance to the premises of the party it believes has defrauded them in order to seize and preserve evidence which will assist in furthering its claim.
In order to apply for an Anton Piller Order, a Plaintiff must show 4 elements: 1) a strong prima facie case; 2) damage to the plaintiff of the defendant’s alleged misconduct, potential or actual, and must be very serious; 3) convincing evidence that defendant possesses incriminating documents or things; and 4) a real prospect that the defendant may destroy the material before discovery.
What is a Norwich Order?
A Norwich order compels a third party to provide the applicant with information where the applicant believes they have been wronged and needs the third party’s assistance in order to determine the circumstances of the wrongdoing which will assist the applicant to pursue its legal remedies. This type of order is also known as a tracing order.
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