Alberta Court of Justice: Civil Claim
Alberta Court of Justice (Civil) · AB
Within 20 days
Act now — short deadline
- The plaintiff must wait 20 days after service in Alberta (30 days if served outside Alberta) to see if you settle or file a Dispute Note
- If the 20th or 30th day is a weekend, holiday or office closure, you have until close of business on the next business day
- A Dispute Note can still be filed later unless the plaintiff has filed a Request to Note in Default or for Default Judgment
What this usually means
Someone has filed a Civil Claim against you in the Alberta Court of Justice. You can pay or settle it, or file a Dispute Note. If you don't respond, the plaintiff can ask to note you in default or seek default judgment.
What to gather
- The letter (all pages)
- Envelope and date received
- Account numbers (masked)
- All correspondence related to the claim or account
- Relevant contracts and agreements
- List of assets and when they were acquired (do not transfer)
Sources
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