Why Should a Person Hire a Small Claims Court Paralegal?
While Parties Within a Small Claims Court Case May Self-Represent An Experienced Paralegal Knows the Applicable Law and Rules of Procedure, Among Others Things.
Shemesh Legal Offices Provides Professional Litigation Advocacy In Small Claims Court
The Ministry of the Attorney General’s Office claims that Ontario’s busiest civil litigation court is the Small Claims Court. Furthermore, although the Small Claims Court is
Given the need to expedite cases, having expert paralegal support from Shemesh Legal Offices at the Small Claims Court is crucial.
Small Claims Court Cases Handled May Include:
Return of Inherited Funds
include amounts on credit cards, delinquent bills, and loans.
Unintentional Property Damage
includes reasons such automobile crash, fallen trees, water escape, etc.
Acceptance without regard to origin
covers the sale of automobiles that are not suited for their intended use, subpar mechanic service, etc.
Contractors' Poor Work
includes, among other renovation services, landscapers, electricians, and roofers.
Breach of Sale of Real Estate
Includes failure to finalize deal on closing date, removal of fixtures, etc.
Issues with Personal Rights
including, among other things, annoyance, trespassing, invasion of privacy, and defamation.
In the recent case of Kelava v. Spadacini, 2021 ONCA 428, the Court of Appeal provided a clear summary of the function and authority of the Small Claims Court.
[15] A division of the Superior Court of Justice is the Small Claims Court. It deals with almost half of the province’s civil cases. The purpose of the court is to offer a quick and affordable venue for resolving civil disputes worth less than $35,000. According to the Courts of Justice Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.43, s. 25, it hears cases summarily and “may make such order as is considered just and agreeable to good conscience.”
[16] In summary, the court represents the essential elements of access to justice: accessibility for self-represented parties, informality, affordability, prompt settlement, and active judicial participation. The court plays a crucial role in the province’s administration of justice by facilitating access to the legal system.
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