Insights · Small Claims
Small Claims & litigation insights.
How to sue and defend in Ontario — Small Claims Court, breach of contract, demand letters, limitation periods, the cost of litigation, damages, and what happens once a claim is filed. Practical guides from a Toronto litigation and small claims lawyer.
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Is there a one-year limitation period for landlord claims at the LTB?
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Can a Small Claims judge raise a new issue after the evidence is closed?
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Can you sue for defamation or a bad review in Ontario Small Claims?
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Are Small Claims Court hearings virtual or in person in Ontario?
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Can't afford Small Claims Court fees? Ontario fee waivers explained.
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Can I sue my neighbour in Small Claims Court? (Ontario).
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Can you sue an estate (someone who has died) in Ontario?
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How to appeal a Small Claims Court decision in Ontario (2026).
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How to serve a defendant in Small Claims Court (Ontario).
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How to set aside a default judgment in Small Claims Court (Ontario).
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Can I countersue in Small Claims Court? (Defendant's Claim, Ontario).
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Can you sue a family member or friend in Ontario?
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What evidence wins in Small Claims Court? (Ontario guide).
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What happens if the defendant doesn't show up in Small Claims Court?
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Can you sue an employee or employer in Small Claims Court (Ontario)?
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Can you sue over a Facebook Marketplace purchase in Ontario?
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Can you sue for emotional distress in Ontario Small Claims Court?
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How to prepare for a Small Claims Court trial in Ontario.
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Common mistakes that cause people to lose in Small Claims Court.
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Can text messages be used as evidence in Small Claims Court?
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What is a free consultation for Small Claims Court? (Ontario guide).
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Is it worth suing someone for $2,000 in Small Claims Court?
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What if I lose in Small Claims Court and can't pay?
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Can you go to jail for a Small Claims Court case in Ontario?
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Can I represent myself in Small Claims Court in Ontario?
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Steps to represent yourself in Small Claims Court (Ontario).
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Small Claims Court vs. the Landlord and Tenant Board (Ontario).
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How long does Small Claims Court take in Ontario? (2026 timeline guide).
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Can I sue anyone for anything in Small Claims Court in Ontario?
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What happens if you win your case in Small Claims Court (Ontario)?
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Someone is suing me in Small Claims Court — what are my options?
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How to enforce a Small Claims Court judgment in Ontario (when they won’t pay).
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Ontario Small Claims Court vs. Superior Court — which is right for your case?
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When to use Small Claims Court in Ontario (and when not to).
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What is a breach of contract in Ontario? (2026 guide).
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How long do you have to sue for breach of contract in Ontario?
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Can a verbal contract be enforced in Ontario?
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What damages can you claim for breach of contract in Ontario?
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How much does it cost to sue someone in Ontario? (2026 guide).
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Demand letters explained — what they are and how they work in Ontario.
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What happens after a Statement of Claim is issued in Ontario?
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Is Small Claims Court worth it in Ontario? (2026 guide).
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How to respond to a demand letter in Ontario.
Litigation · 8 min read -
How to enforce a contract in Ontario — a practical guide.
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Small Claims Court fees & costs in Ontario (2026 guide).
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Ontario Small Claims Court limit increased to $50,000.
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What to expect at a settlement conference in Small Claims Court.
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How to write a demand letter in Ontario.
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How to sue in Small Claims Court in Ontario — step by step.
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Breach of contract: what to do when an agreement falls apart.
Litigation · 6 min read
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