Ontario Small Claims Court: Plaintiff's Claim
Ontario Small Claims Court (Superior Court of Justice) · ON
Within 20 calendar days
Act now — short deadline
- File your Defence within 20 calendar days of being served with the claim
- After 20 days the plaintiff can have you noted in default. A late Defence is still accepted if no request to note you in default has been filed
- Defendant's claim (counterclaim): within 20 days after filing your Defence
What this usually means
Someone is suing you in Ontario Small Claims Court. You can reply with a Defence (Form 9A). If you don't, the plaintiff can have you noted in default, and judgment can then be obtained without further notice to you.
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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