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Small Claims Court

Small Claims Court

Small Claims Court is the Do-It-Yourself civil law division of the BC Provincial Court. It hears lawsuits that involve disputes up to a maximum of $35,000. This guide contains information on the Small Claims Court process. (Changed $25,000 to $35,000)

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Justice Education Society of BC
produced in
2021
last reviewed
October 2021 i Last date reviewed by a qualified expert to ensure content up-to-date. See "Tips" in Clicklaw content criteria (bottom of pageside menu) for details.
resource type
basics
tags
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