Filing Small Claims Documents
Summary
In Ontario, file your reply to the statement of defence with the Small Claims Court before the settlement conference and serve a copy to the defendant. Present evidence at the conference or trial, ensuring relevance to your claims. Gather, organize, and file documents with your reply, serving copies to the defendant and obtaining proof of service. Filing can be done in person or online.Full Conversation
Plaintiff had replied to stateemnt of defence from defendants solicitor .Do i sent to the small claims court prior to settlement conference
Hello Mai,
In Ontario, you need to file the reply to the statement of defence with the Small Claims Court before the settlement conference. Ensure you also serve a copy to the defendant.
Would you like information on how to properly file and serve these documents?
yes
Steps to File and Serve Documents in Ontario Small Claims Court:
*. **Prepare the Documents:**
- Ensure the reply to the statement of defence is correctly completed.
*. **File with the Court:**
- Submit the reply to the Small Claims Court where the case is being heard.
- Filing can be done in person or online through the Ontario Small Claims Court e-filing service.
*. **Serve the Defendant:**
- Serve a copy of the reply to the statement of defence to the defendant.
- Service can be done in person, by ****l, or by courier.
- Obtain proof of service (e.g., affidavit of service).
*. **Keep Records:**
- Keep copies of all documents and proof of service for your records.
Would you like more detailed guidance on any of these steps?
can i file with fact and evidence for the judge to review prior to conference
Hello Mai,
In Ontario Small Claims Court, you generally present your evidence at the settlement conference or trial. You can file documents with your reply, but ensure they are relevant to your claims/defenses. Would you like detailed information on preparing and submitting these documents?
sure
~Steps to Prepare and Submit Documents in Ontario Small Claims Court:
*. **Gather Evidence:**
- Collect all relevant documents, photos, receipts, and witness statements.
*. **Organize Documents:**
- Label and number each piece of evidence.
- Create a list of exhibits.
*. **File with the Court:**
- Submit the organized documents with your reply.
- Filing can be done in person or online through the Ontario Small Claims Court e-filing service.
*. **Serve the Defendant:**
- Serve copies of the evidence to the defendant.
- Obtain proof of service (e.g., affidavit of service).
Would you like more information on any specific step?
sure
Hello Mai,
Which specific step would you like more information on?
*. Gathering Evidence
*. Organizing Documents
*. Filing with the Court
*. Serving the Defendant
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