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SMALL CLAIMS COURT:
Are you being Sued?
Have you been served with a Small Claims Court Claim? The process is extremely complicated. Remember, you only have 20 days to file your Defence. Your defense will affect the outcome. I can make sure your Defence is worded properly, and make sure that you have the evidence that you need to win. I can also take you to the end of the process to ensure that you receive the most favourable result.
The best defense is a good offence! My strategy is based on in depth research and finding applicable laws and cases, as well as the detailed examination and testing of the evidence of both sides. This can make the difference between winning at trial. I place a great deal of importance on research and critical thinking which can only help your case.
I can make sure that your claim is properly completed and documented so you can be successful in reclaiming your lost money, or defending you. It can be a long drawn out process but I can help you get the results that you need. I can help make the situation right!
Do you want to sue?
This can be a daunting challenge! I can assess your situation and help determine the best course of action. I will give you honest and trusted legal advice. In many cases I can work to try to resolve the matter prior to it going through the courts to save you time, money and stress.
Breach of Contract
Did the contractor that you hired do a negligent or “shoddy job”, or even worse, did he run off with your money? Did you pay for something, and didn’t receive anything for it? If the amount is under $35,000 there is a chance that you can get it back. You need to file a Plaintiff’s claim outlining what happened and proving how much you spent. It should be detailed outlining what happened, why it happened, include affidavits and the complete evidence.
Unpaid Receivables
I can assist Businesses, Financial Institutions, Finance Companies, and individuals in recovering unpaid receivables and loans. Small Claims Court is your most effective and the least expensive way of recovering the debts owed to you. I can assist you with all aspects of the Small Claims Court process, and assist you in determining if Small Claims Court is the best way to collect your money. There are many things to consider prior to starting that Small Claims Court claim. I can help you and represent you in navigating this complex process.
I Can Help in Small Claims Court Call: (416)-423-3333
Small Claims Court is one of the busiest courts in Ontario for civil disputes. This is the court that allows individuals to take action against contracts being broken, or for monies owed, property being damaged, breach of contract, personal injury, and other damages and losses or monies owed to you.
Starting in January 2020, the maximum amount that a personal can claim for damages and financial losses will be $35,000.00.
These are some examples of Small Claims Court Matters:
- You loan someone money for a period of six months and he refuses to repay;
- A tenant is evicted from your rental unit, and creates or leaves damages amounting to thousands of dollars;
- A contractor does a poor-quality job, or even worse, never completes the job and has just taken your money;
- A product is delivered and the consumer refuses to pay for it;
- A “shady” door-to-door salesperson talks you into buying a furnace on an installment plan by misrepresenting himself.
When someone brings forth a claim for damages in Small Claims Court, it may be for either liquidated damages or unliquidated damages, or both. Liquidated damages are for the set amounts owed due to a contract being broken, a loan that was never paid, or an invoice that was not paid. Alternatively, unliquidated damages are difficult to assess, and are assessed by the Court for such things as lost wages.
When you have a claim in Small Claims Court, it is important that you have the documents, you are able to put forward the proper statements, and have all the evidence to support your case.
That is where I can help. I pride myself on being able to conduct extensive research, develop strong and proper case to strengthen your position and case, as well as get statements from witnesses and experts in the field.
Once you finish the Court process and receive a judgment; it is not a guarantee of payment. If the debtor fails to pay, you may have to take steps to “enforce” or collect that judgment. For you to be able to collect, the debtor must have
- money,
- assets that can be sold, or
- a debt owed to the debtor by another
- person (for example, a bank account or employment income) that can be garnished.
I can help to pursue and recover that debt for you.