Ontario Small Claims Court Practice features comprehensive commentary pertaining to the Rules and Forms of Small Claims Court in Ontario.

Simplified, plain language overviews: A self-help chapter outlines the practicalities of going the small claims route both for quick references and helps in explaining the process to others.

Easy-to-follow flow charts: Guides you through the process of bringing or defending a claim, and outlines your options at each stage.

A detailed practice and procedure guide: You will find a thorough explanation of every aspect of bringing or defending a claim.

Practice Advisor for Ontario Small Claims Court Practice will be provided every three months by email to standing order subscribers upon request, at no extra cost.

All legislative amendments to Ontario Gazette Vol. 156:14 (April 8, 2023).

Hot Topics in this Edition include

• Bill 102, Strengthening and Modernizing Justice Act, 2023, received Royal Assent on June 8, 2023.
• New Proof of Service Option
• Increases in various fees such as transcript fees and court fees in Small Claims Court, SCJ, and Court of Appeal
• Constitutionality of Civil Resolution Tribunal Act (B.C.)
• Limits on Admissibility Under Rule 18.02
• Summary Dismissal of Frivolous and Vexatious Claims
• Jurisdiction over Residential Tenancy Matters
• No Anti-SLAPP Motions in Small Claims Court

The Preface reviews the impact of COVID-19 on small claims court operations and reviews different aspects of how the court now operates.

Updated case law and commentary

All significant new court decisions throughout Canada, both reported and unreported, such as:

• Imperatore v. Fetesko, 2023 ONSC 1340 (Div. Ct.)
• Richards v. Louison Automotive Inc., 2023 ONSC 1331 (Div. Ct.)
• MCAP Service Corp. v. Sivabalan, 2023 ONSC 1278 (S.C.J.)
• Sloane Capital Corp. v. Nelson, 2023 ONSC 184 (Div. Ct.)
• Ramlochan v. Somodi, 2023 ONSC 269 (Div. Ct.)
• Ballam v. Atamanchuk, 2023 ONSC 1464 (A.J.)
• Tonner v. Real Estate Council of Ontario, 2023 ONSC 942 (S.C.J.)
• Hibbert v. National Bank of Canada, 2023 ONCA 84
• Cornish v. Legal Aid Ontario, 2022 ONSC 4029 (Div. Ct.)
• Ashtaryeh v. Terra Scapes Landscape Construction Inc. (2022), 163 O.R. (3d) 72 (Div. Ct.).

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