If you are considering initiating a lawsuit as a Plaintiff or are a Defendant in a Small Claims Court matter, Whalen Legal Services may be able to assist you.

The maximum amount you can claim or be sued for in Small Claims Court is $35,000.

Actions (lawsuits) commenced in the Small Claims Court are procedurally governed by the Rules of the Small Claims Court.

There is a two-year statutory limitation period in most cases if you are considering initiating a Small Claims Court lawsuit with respect to, for example, money that is owed to you under an agreement or for damages incurred. The Limitations Act applies in these circumstances.

The Consumer Protection Act also applies to certain matters.

Common Small Claims Court Actions:

• Recuperating money owed to you for goods or services sold and/or received
  
• Negligence
  
• Patent and Latent Defects (home purchases)
  
• Faulty and/or Defective Workmanship
  
• Tort Law & Contract Law
  
• Personal injuries
  
• Breach of Contract
  
• Breach of Warranty
  
• Breach of Conditions
  
• Property damage
  
• Loans that are unpaid

Once retained, Whalen Legal Services will handle all aspects of your case.

For more information on the Small Claims Court, click here.

Contact Whalen Legal Services to book your free initial consultation!