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I’m being sued in small claims courtLast reviewed in November 2020 by the Clicklaw Editors
Small claims court is designed to be a “do-it-yourself” kind of court, where ordinary people can handle their own cases, whichever side they’re on. Small claims court is for claims up to $35,000.
Note: The Civil Resolution Tribunal accepts small claims disputes up to $5,000. For claims over $5,000, you can use the Small Claims court. See the Provincial Court's resource, Important Changes to Small Claims Court for more information.
Good starting points include:
- Small Claims BC, from the Justice Education Society, is a website that provides information about what to expect in small claims court. If you are going to court in Vancouver or Richmond, this site has information about the special small claims procedures in those locations.
- Replying to a Claim in Small Claims Court, from the provincial government, covers what is involved if someone is making a claim against you in small claims court.
- Being Sued in Small Claims Court, from People's Law School, provides an overview of your options.
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