Ontario Small Claims vs. Superior Court Calculator

Small Claims or Superior Court?

Find the right court for your case — and, where you have a choice, whether it pays to stay in Small Claims. Fields marked * are required.

What are you asking the court for? *

Money or property Payment of a debt or damages — or the return of specific personal property. A court order An injunction, specific performance, or a declaration — not just money.

Full value of your claim ($) * What you'd claim in total, before interest and costs

Legal cost — Small Claims (ballpark $) Typical range ~$3,000–$7,000. A ballpark — not a quote, not our fees. Edit it.

Legal cost — Superior Court (ballpark $) Auto-filled by amount. A ballpark — not a quote. Edit it.

Small Claims or Superior Court?

What each court leaves you

Weigh these before you file