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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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Can you sue for defamation or a bad review in Ontario Small Claims?

Small Claims · 16 min read
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Are Small Claims Court hearings virtual or in person in Ontario?

Small Claims · 15 min read
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Can't afford Small Claims Court fees? Ontario fee waivers explained.

Small Claims · 15 min read
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Can I sue my neighbour in Small Claims Court? (Ontario).

Small Claims · 16 min read
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Can you sue an estate (someone who has died) in Ontario?

Small Claims · 16 min read
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How to appeal a Small Claims Court decision in Ontario (2026).

Small Claims · 16 min read
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How to serve a defendant in Small Claims Court (Ontario).

Small Claims · 16 min read
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How to set aside a default judgment in Small Claims Court (Ontario).

Small Claims · 16 min read
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Can I countersue in Small Claims Court? (Defendant's Claim, Ontario).

Small Claims · 16 min read
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Can you sue a family member or friend in Ontario?

Small Claims · 16 min read
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What evidence wins in Small Claims Court? (Ontario guide).

Small Claims · 16 min read
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What happens if the defendant doesn't show up in Small Claims Court?

Small Claims · 16 min read
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Can you sue an employee or employer in Small Claims Court (Ontario)?

Small Claims · 16 min read
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Can you sue over a Facebook Marketplace purchase in Ontario?

Small Claims · 16 min read
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Can you sue for emotional distress in Ontario Small Claims Court?

Small Claims · 16 min read
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How to prepare for a Small Claims Court trial in Ontario.

Small Claims · 16 min read
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Common mistakes that cause people to lose in Small Claims Court.

Small Claims · 16 min read
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Can text messages be used as evidence in Small Claims Court?

Small Claims · 15 min read
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What is a free consultation for Small Claims Court? (Ontario guide).

Small Claims · 15 min read
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Is it worth suing someone for $2,000 in Small Claims Court?

Small Claims · 16 min read
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What if I lose in Small Claims Court and can't pay?

Small Claims · 16 min read
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Can you go to jail for a Small Claims Court case in Ontario?

Small Claims · 15 min read
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Can I represent myself in Small Claims Court in Ontario?

Small Claims · 16 min read
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Steps to represent yourself in Small Claims Court (Ontario).

Small Claims · 16 min read
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Small Claims Court vs. the Landlord and Tenant Board (Ontario).

Small Claims · 16 min read
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How long does Small Claims Court take in Ontario? (2026 timeline guide).

Small Claims · 16 min read
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Can I sue anyone for anything in Small Claims Court in Ontario?

Small Claims · 16 min read
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What happens if you win your case in Small Claims Court (Ontario)?

Small Claims · 16 min read
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Someone is suing me in Small Claims Court — what are my options?

Small Claims · 16 min read
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How to enforce a Small Claims Court judgment in Ontario (when they won’t pay).

Small Claims · 16 min read
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Ontario Small Claims Court vs. Superior Court — which is right for your case?

Small Claims · 15 min read
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When to use Small Claims Court in Ontario (and when not to).

Small Claims · 15 min read
Litigation FEATURED

What is a breach of contract in Ontario? (2026 guide).

Litigation · 14 min read
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How long do you have to sue for breach of contract in Ontario?

Litigation · 13 min read
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Can a verbal contract be enforced in Ontario?

Litigation · 13 min read
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What damages can you claim for breach of contract in Ontario?

Litigation · 14 min read
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How much does it cost to sue someone in Ontario? (2026 guide).

Small Claims · 14 min read
Litigation FEATURED

Demand letters explained — what they are and how they work in Ontario.

Litigation · 13 min read
Litigation FEATURED

What happens after a Statement of Claim is issued in Ontario?

Litigation · 13 min read
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Is Small Claims Court worth it in Ontario? (2026 guide).

Small Claims · 18 min read
Litigation FEATURED

How to respond to a demand letter in Ontario.

Litigation · 8 min read
Litigation FEATURED

How to enforce a contract in Ontario — a practical guide.

Litigation · 9 min read
Small Claims FEATURED

Small Claims Court fees & costs in Ontario (2026 guide).

Small Claims · 8 min read
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Ontario Small Claims Court limit increased to $50,000.

Small Claims · 6 min read
Litigation FEATURED

What to expect at a settlement conference in Small Claims Court.

Litigation · 8 min read
Litigation FEATURED

How to write a demand letter in Ontario.

Litigation · 7 min read
Litigation

How to sue in Small Claims Court in Ontario — step by step.

Litigation · 12 min read
Litigation

Breach of contract: what to do when an agreement falls apart.

Litigation · 6 min read

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