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Elena Renderos at 02:27, 5 November 2020

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	If a notice of claim names you as a defendant in a Small Claims Court lawsuit, learn what options you have, how to act on them, and what happens next.		If a notice of claim names you as a '''defendant''' in a Small Claims Court lawsuit, learn what options you have, how to act on them, and what happens next.

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Elena Renderos at 05:05, 29 March 2019

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	If a notice of claim names you as a defendant in a Small Claims Court lawsuit, learn what options you have, how to act on them, and what happens next.		If a notice of claim names you as a defendant in a Small Claims Court lawsuit, learn what options you have, how to act on them, and what happens next.

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	For most claims, the court will schedule a '''settlement conference'''. The registry will tell you the date and time for the conference. You must attend. The judge will give their opinion of the case during the conference. If the claim cannot be settled, it will go to '''trial'''.		For most claims, the court will schedule a '''settlement conference'''. The registry will tell you the date and time for the conference. You must attend. The judge will give their opinion of the case during the conference. If the claim cannot be settled, it will go to '''trial'''.

	You can try to resolve the claim any time before trial. If the claim is over $10,000, you or the other party can file a '''notice to mediate''', which will result in a '''mediation session'''. There, a neutral mediator will try to help you both come to an agreement on the issues. See our information on [[Going to Trial in Small Claims Court (~~Script~~ 168)\|going to trial in Small Claims Court (no. 168)]] for more on this option, as well as what happens at trial.		You can try to resolve the claim any time before trial. If the claim is over $10,000, you or the other party can file a '''notice to mediate''', which will result in a '''mediation session'''. There, a neutral mediator will try to help you both come to an agreement on the issues. See our information on [[Going to Trial in Small Claims Court (No. 168)\|going to trial in Small Claims Court (no. 168)]] for more on this option, as well as what happens at trial.

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	===With your case===		===With your case===
	You do not need a lawyer to go to Small Claims Court. But you'll probably better understand the process, as well as the strength of your case, if you get '''legal advice'''. If you have limited means, you might be able to get legal help from pro bono services, a student legal clinic, or an advocate. See our information on [[Low Cost ~~and Free~~ Legal ~~Services~~ (~~Script~~ 430)\|free and low-cost legal help (no. 430)]].		You do not need a lawyer to go to Small Claims Court. But you'll probably better understand the process, as well as the strength of your case, if you get '''legal advice'''. If you have limited means, you might be able to get legal help from pro bono services, a student legal clinic, or an advocate. See our information on [[Free and Low-Cost Legal Help (No. 430)\|free and low-cost legal help (no. 430)]].

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	~~'''The above was last reviewed for legal accuracy by [https://www.ganapathico.com/our-team/anna-kurt/ Anna Kurt], Ganapathi Law Group.'''~~

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Drew Jackson: Drew Jackson moved page Being Sued in Small Claims Court (Script 167) to Being Sued in Small Claims Court (No. 167): align with new Dial-A-Law website

2019-03-22T01:21:15Z

Drew Jackson moved page Being Sued in Small Claims Court (Script 167) to Being Sued in Small Claims Court (No. 167): align with new Dial-A-Law website

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Dial-A-Law at 04:53, 22 February 2019

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Dial-A-Law at 20:47, 18 August 2017

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	For most claims, the registry will hold a '''settlement conference'''. The registry will tell you of the date and time for this meeting. The claimant, a judge, and you will attend. The goal of the settlement conference is to settle the case before going to trial. If the claim cannot be settled, it will go to trial.		For most claims, the registry will hold a '''settlement conference'''. The registry will tell you of the date and time for this meeting. The claimant, a judge, and you will attend. The goal of the settlement conference is to settle the case before going to trial. If the claim cannot be settled, it will go to trial.

	You can try to resolve the claim any time before trial. If the claim is over $10,000 and you want the claimant to attend a [http://www.smallclaimsbc.ca/settlement-options/mediation mediation meeting] with you (where a neutral mediator will try to resolve the dispute), you can file a '''notice to mediate'''. You may also receive a notice to attend a mediation session. Script [[What is Small Claims Court?(Script 165)\|165]] has more on mediation.		You can try to resolve the claim any time before trial. If the claim is over $10,000 and you want the claimant to attend a [http://www.smallclaimsbc.ca/settlement-options/mediation mediation meeting] with you (where a neutral mediator will try to resolve the dispute), you can file a '''notice to mediate'''. You may also receive a notice to attend a mediation session. Script [[What is Small Claims Court? (Script 165)\|165]] has more on mediation.

	You must attend the settlement conference or mediation. Otherwise, a payment order may be made against you for the amount claimed. If you cannot attend, you must notify the scheduler immediately and seek an adjournment or postponement of the scheduled date.		You must attend the settlement conference or mediation. Otherwise, a payment order may be made against you for the amount claimed. If you cannot attend, you must notify the scheduler immediately and seek an adjournment or postponement of the scheduled date.

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	For most claims, the registry will hold a '''settlement conference'''. The registry will tell you of the date and time for this meeting. The claimant, a judge, and you will attend. The goal of the settlement conference is to settle the case before going to trial. If the claim cannot be settled, it will go to trial.		For most claims, the registry will hold a '''settlement conference'''. The registry will tell you of the date and time for this meeting. The claimant, a judge, and you will attend. The goal of the settlement conference is to settle the case before going to trial. If the claim cannot be settled, it will go to trial.

	You can try to resolve the claim any time before trial. If the claim is over $10,000 and you want the claimant to attend a [http://www.smallclaimsbc.ca/settlement-options/mediation mediation meeting] with you (where a neutral mediator will try to resolve the dispute), you can file a '''notice to mediate'''. You may also receive a notice to attend a mediation session. Script [[What is Small Claims Court (Script 165)\|165]] has more on mediation.		You can try to resolve the claim any time before trial. If the claim is over $10,000 and you want the claimant to attend a [http://www.smallclaimsbc.ca/settlement-options/mediation mediation meeting] with you (where a neutral mediator will try to resolve the dispute), you can file a '''notice to mediate'''. You may also receive a notice to attend a mediation session. Script [[What is Small Claims Court?(Script 165)\|165]] has more on mediation.

	You must attend the settlement conference or mediation. Otherwise, a payment order may be made against you for the amount claimed. If you cannot attend, you must notify the scheduler immediately and seek an adjournment or postponement of the scheduled date.		You must attend the settlement conference or mediation. Otherwise, a payment order may be made against you for the amount claimed. If you cannot attend, you must notify the scheduler immediately and seek an adjournment or postponement of the scheduled date.

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Dial-A-Law at 22:58, 18 June 2015

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	~~{{REVIEWED \| reviewer =~~ Jack Montpellier}}		'''The above was last reviewed for accuracy by Jack Montpellier.'''
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