Petitions (civil law)

Supreme Court BC (Justice Education Society)

This guidebook gives an overview of how to start a proceeding by petition in BC Supreme Court and how to respond if you’ve been served with it. Topics include whether to start your proceeding with a petition or a notice of civil claim, and how to prepare, file, and serve your court documents.

Last reviewed March 2024
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