Category Archives: Small Claims

WTF? I’ve Been Charged with Careless Driving!

By Carly Mellon, Paralegal Intern for Bulwark Legal Services Careless driving is one of the most serious driving offences you can be charged with under the Highway Traffic Act. If you have been charged with careless driving it is important to fully understand what you’ve been charged with, how this affects your driving record, and … Read More

Understanding Small Claims Court

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Small Claims Court (SCC) in Ontario is a branch of the Superior Court of Justice and deals specifically with civil disputes. The monetary jurisdiction of Small Claims Court is currently up to $25,000 and the cases are heard by Deputy Judges. The process of a small claims matter can be extremely time consuming and many … Read More