Even with simpler rules and procedures in a Small Claims Court, knowing and understanding the meaning of claims and how to approach them can take the practitioner a long way in practice.

Bennett on Small Claims Court provides practical and procedural guidance to creditors who are presenting or defending a small claim in Ontario. In addition to expert commentary and guidance, the publication also provides numerous precedents, relevant legislation, and forms.

Topics include:

• Jurisdiction
• The claim
• The defence, counterclaim, and third-party claim
• Default judgment
• Discovery
• Motions
• Settlement
• The trial

Appendix includes:

• Rules of the Small Claims Court
• Courts of Justice Act
• Small Claims Court Fees
• Rule 60 of the Rules of Civil Procedure

With concise coverage on all the important topics relating to the Small Claims Court, this resource will be an ideal research tool to refer to. It also provides a glossary and over 36 different forms.