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How do I file a notice of claim in BC?

A notice of claim must be filed at the small claims registry nearest to where a) the defendant lives or carries on business, OR b) where the transaction or event that resulted in the claim took place.

How are court papers served in BC?

If you have to serve a document on the other person and they live in BC, you must do it either by personal service (having a third person give it to them) or by ordinary service (dropping it off or sending it by mail, email, or fax).

What happens if I lose in small claims court?

If you lose the case and a decision is made that you have to pay all or part of the Plaintiff’s claim, it is likely you will be ordered to pay some legal costs to the Plaintiff if the Plaintiff had a lawyer. However, there is a cap on legal costs that you can be ordered to pay in the Small Claims Division.

What are the two types of a claim letter?

There are many specific types of claim letters you might need to write and send. Two of the most common, though, are letters of complaint sent to a business and claim demands sent to an insurance company. Each type has unique elements, but all good claim letters share some common qualities as well.

What should a claim letter say?

Explain the specific details or circumstances of your claim. Make sure to mention all the significant facts about the claim. State the amount you intend to claim or the action the reader should take along with the date they must carry out such actions. Attach any documents relevant to your claim.

How do you file Small Claims case?

Go to your county clerk’s office and let them know you’d like to file a small claim. The clerk’s office will give you paperwork to fill out with basic information for your case: your name (the plaintiff), the name of the person or business you’re suing (the defendant) and the amount you’re asking for.

Where to file a small claims matter?

A small claims case is filed in the clerk of superior court’s office in the appropriate county. The forms may be printed and completed in advance, or the clerk of superior court can provide you with the forms.

What is small claims form?

Small Claims Court Forms. Small claims courts, also called People’s Court, is a court of limited jurisdiction. Limited jurisdiction means only certain matters may be filed and heard by the small claims court. There is also a maximum claim amount limitation.

What is small claims complaint?

A small claims case is a legal action filed in county court to settle minor legal disputes among parties where the dollar amount involved is $5,000 or less, excluding costs, interest, and attorneys’ fees.