Small Claims Default Order (20:VII) - Revision history

Nate Russell: 2026 update

2026-10-11T18:52:53Z

2026 update

LSLAP at 19:41, 13 October 2025

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2. Setting Aside Default Orders and Reinstating Claims

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	The party in default must show that:		The party in default must show that:

	* the failure to file a Reply (or failure to attend a mediation session) was not wilful, deliberate or blameworthy ''(Miracle Feeds'', supra; ''[http://canlii.ca/t/1zt5x Hubbard v Acheson]'', 2008 BCSC 970; ''[http://canlii.ca/t/20rz1 ''McEvoy v McEachnie]'', 2008 BCSC 1273; ''[http://canlii.ca/t/213m6 Anderson v T.D. Bank]'', 70 BCLR 267 (BC CA); ''[http://canlii.ca/t/24c11 Doyle v Lunny Design and Production Group Inc.]'', 2009 BCSC 925; and ''[http://canlii.ca/t/1d43b Innovest Development Corp. (Receiver of) v Lim]'', 1999 CanLII 5356 (BCSC));		* the failure to file a Reply (or failure to attend a mediation session) was not wilful, deliberate or blameworthy ''(Miracle Feeds'', supra; ''[http://canlii.ca/t/1zt5x Hubbard v Acheson]'', 2008 BCSC 970; ''[http://canlii.ca/t/20rz1 McEvoy v McEachnie]'', 2008 BCSC 1273; ''[http://canlii.ca/t/213m6 Anderson v T.D. Bank]'', 70 BCLR 267 (BC CA); ''[http://canlii.ca/t/24c11 Doyle v Lunny Design and Production Group Inc.]'', 2009 BCSC 925; and ''[http://canlii.ca/t/1d43b Innovest Development Corp. (Receiver of) v Lim]'', 1999 CanLII 5356 (BCSC));
	* the application to set aside the default order was made as soon as reasonably possible after obtaining knowledge of the default order (''[http://canlii.ca/t/23whc Camnex Marketing Inc. v Aberdeen Financial Group]'', 2009 BCSC 763);		* the application to set aside the default order was made as soon as reasonably possible after obtaining knowledge of the default order (''[http://canlii.ca/t/23whc Camnex Marketing Inc. v Aberdeen Financial Group]'', 2009 BCSC 763);
	* if there has been a delay in applying to set aside the default order, an explanation for the delay; and		* if there has been a delay in applying to set aside the default order, an explanation for the delay; and

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	* a reasonable explanation of any delay in filing the application;		* a reasonable explanation of any delay in filing the application;
	* the facts supporting the claim, counterclaim, or defence; and		* the facts supporting the claim, counterclaim, or defence; and
	* why permitting the order would be in the interests of justice (''SCR'', Rule 17(2)(b); ''Miracle Feeds v D. & H. Enterprises Ltd.'', [1979] 10 BCLR 58 (Co. Ct.) [Miracle Feeds]; [http://canlii.ca/t/gk0z0 ''Nichol v Nichol'', 2015 BCCA 278]).		* why permitting the order would be in the interests of justice (''SCR'', Rule 17(2)(b); ''Miracle Feeds v D. & H. Enterprises Ltd.'', [1979] 10 BCLR 58 (Co. Ct.) [Miracle Feeds]; ''[http://canlii.ca/t/gk0z0 Nichol v Nichol]'', 2015 BCCA 278).

	The party in default must show that:		The party in default must show that:

	* the failure to file a Reply (or failure to attend a mediation session) was not wilful, deliberate or blameworthy ''(Miracle Feeds'', supra; [http://canlii.ca/t/1zt5x ''Hubbard v Acheson'', 2008 BCSC 970]; [http://canlii.ca/t/20rz1 ''McEvoy v McEachnie'', 2008 BCSC 1273]; [http://canlii.ca/t/213m6 ''Anderson v T.D. Bank'', 70 BCLR 267 (BC CA)]; [http://canlii.ca/t/24c11 ''Doyle v Lunny Design and Production Group Inc.'', 2009 BCSC 925]; and [http://canlii.ca/t/1d43b ''Innovest Development Corp. (Receiver of) v Lim'', 1999 CanLII 5356 (BCSC)]);		* the failure to file a Reply (or failure to attend a mediation session) was not wilful, deliberate or blameworthy ''(Miracle Feeds'', supra; ''[http://canlii.ca/t/1zt5x Hubbard v Acheson]'', 2008 BCSC 970; ''[http://canlii.ca/t/20rz1 ''McEvoy v McEachnie]'', 2008 BCSC 1273; ''[http://canlii.ca/t/213m6 Anderson v T.D. Bank]'', 70 BCLR 267 (BC CA); ''[http://canlii.ca/t/24c11 Doyle v Lunny Design and Production Group Inc.]'', 2009 BCSC 925; and ''[http://canlii.ca/t/1d43b Innovest Development Corp. (Receiver of) v Lim]'', 1999 CanLII 5356 (BCSC));
	* the application to set aside the default order was made as soon as reasonably possible after obtaining knowledge of the default order ([http://canlii.ca/t/23whc ''Camnex Marketing Inc. v Aberdeen Financial Group'', 2009 BCSC 763]);		* the application to set aside the default order was made as soon as reasonably possible after obtaining knowledge of the default order (''[http://canlii.ca/t/23whc Camnex Marketing Inc. v Aberdeen Financial Group]'', 2009 BCSC 763);
	* if there has been a delay in applying to set aside the default order, an explanation for the delay; and		* if there has been a delay in applying to set aside the default order, an explanation for the delay; and
	* if the party in default is the defendant, there is a defence that is not bound to fail.		* if the party in default is the defendant, there is a defence that is not bound to fail.

LSLAP: /* A. Civil Resolution Tribunal */

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A. Civil Resolution Tribunal

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	* the requesting party’s failure to respond to the Dispute Notice or to comply with the Act, rules, or regulations was willful or deliberate,		* the requesting party’s failure to respond to the Dispute Notice or to comply with the Act, rules, or regulations was willful or deliberate,
	* the request was made as soon as reasonably possible after the requesting party learned about the decision and order, and		* the request was made as soon as reasonably possible after the requesting party learned about the decision and order, and
	* the Dispute Response Form shows a defence that has merit or is at least worth investigating, in the case of a default decision (''Civil Resolution Tribunal Rules'', Rule 10.2).		* the Dispute Response Form shows a defence that has merit or is at least worth investigating, in the case of a default decision (''[https://civilresolutionbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/CRT-Standard-Rules-in-force-February-20-2024.pdf Civil Resolution Tribunal Rules]'', Rule 10.2).

	The requesting party has the burden to provide sufficient evidence on the factors above (see [[Responding_to_a_Small_Claim_(20:VI)\|Section VI.D: Defences]]).		The requesting party has the burden to provide sufficient evidence on the factors above (see [[Responding_to_a_Small_Claim_(20:VI)\|Section VI.D: Defences]]).

Nate Russell: review confirmed 2025

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LSLAP at 20:33, 12 August 2025

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	If the claim is for a specific amount of debt, the registrar will grant a default order for the amount claimed plus expenses and interest (''SCR'', Rule 6(4)). If the claim is for anything other than a specific amount of debt, the registrar will schedule a hearing before a judge (''SCR'', Rule 6(5)). Once a hearing has been set, the defendant cannot file a Reply without a judge’s permission (''SCR'', Rule 6(8)). If another defendant to the claim has filed a Reply and a date has been set for either a settlement conference, trial conference, or trial, the hearing will be held on that date (''SCR'', Rule 6(6)). A defendant who has not filed a reply is not entitled to notice of the hearing date (''SCR'', Rule 6(7)).		If the claim is for a specific amount of debt, the registrar will grant a default order for the amount claimed plus expenses and interest (''SCR'', Rule 6(4)). If the claim is for anything other than a specific amount of debt, the registrar will schedule a hearing before a judge (''SCR'', Rule 6(5)). Once a hearing has been set, the defendant cannot file a Reply without a judge’s permission (''SCR'', Rule 6(8)). If another defendant to the claim has filed a Reply and a date has been set for either a settlement conference, trial conference, or trial, the hearing will be held on that date (''SCR'', Rule 6(6)). A defendant who has not filed a reply is not entitled to notice of the hearing date (''SCR'', Rule 6(7)).

	At a hearing, a default order is not automatic. The claimant must give evidence and produce documents to prove the amount owing as well as convince the court that the default order should be granted (''SCR'', Rule 6(9)). The claimant must file all documents that they wish to rely on at the hearing at the court registry with a supporting materials cover sheet (Form 39) at least two business days prior to the hearing date ("SCR", Rule 6(5.1)).		At a hearing, a default order is not automatic. The claimant must give evidence and produce documents to prove the amount owing as well as convince the court that the default order should be granted (''SCR'', Rule 6(9)). The claimant must file all documents that they wish to rely on at the hearing at the court registry with a supporting materials cover sheet (Form 39) at least two business days prior to the hearing date (''SCR'', Rule 6(5.1)).

	=== 2. Setting Aside Default Orders and Reinstating Claims ===		=== 2. Setting Aside Default Orders and Reinstating Claims ===

LSLAP at 20:32, 12 August 2025

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	If the claim is for a specific amount of debt, the registrar will grant a default order for the amount claimed plus expenses and interest (''SCR'', Rule 6(4)). If the claim is for anything other than a specific amount of debt, the registrar will schedule a hearing before a judge (''SCR'', Rule 6(5)). Once a hearing has been set, the defendant cannot file a Reply without a judge’s permission (''SCR'', Rule 6(8)). If another defendant to the claim has filed a Reply and a date has been set for either a settlement conference, trial conference, or trial, the hearing will be held on that date (''SCR'', Rule 6(6)). A defendant who has not filed a reply is not entitled to notice of the hearing date (''SCR'', Rule 6(7)).		If the claim is for a specific amount of debt, the registrar will grant a default order for the amount claimed plus expenses and interest (''SCR'', Rule 6(4)). If the claim is for anything other than a specific amount of debt, the registrar will schedule a hearing before a judge (''SCR'', Rule 6(5)). Once a hearing has been set, the defendant cannot file a Reply without a judge’s permission (''SCR'', Rule 6(8)). If another defendant to the claim has filed a Reply and a date has been set for either a settlement conference, trial conference, or trial, the hearing will be held on that date (''SCR'', Rule 6(6)). A defendant who has not filed a reply is not entitled to notice of the hearing date (''SCR'', Rule 6(7)).

	At a hearing, a default order is not automatic. The claimant must give evidence and produce documents to prove the amount owing as well as convince the court that the default order should be granted (''SCR'', Rule 6(9)). The claimant must file all documents that they wish to rely on at the hearing at the court registry with a supporting materials cover sheet (Form 39) at least two business days prior to the hearing date (SCR, Rule 6(5.1)).		At a hearing, a default order is not automatic. The claimant must give evidence and produce documents to prove the amount owing as well as convince the court that the default order should be granted (''SCR'', Rule 6(9)). The claimant must file all documents that they wish to rely on at the hearing at the court registry with a supporting materials cover sheet (Form 39) at least two business days prior to the hearing date ("SCR", Rule 6(5.1)).

	=== 2. Setting Aside Default Orders and Reinstating Claims ===		=== 2. Setting Aside Default Orders and Reinstating Claims ===

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	* the requesting party’s failure to respond to the Dispute Notice or to comply with the Act, rules, or regulations was willful or deliberate,		* the requesting party’s failure to respond to the Dispute Notice or to comply with the Act, rules, or regulations was willful or deliberate,
	* the request was made as soon as reasonably possible after the requesting party learned about the decision and order, and		* the request was made as soon as reasonably possible after the requesting party learned about the decision and order, and
	* the Dispute Response Form shows a defence that has merit or is at least worth investigating, in the case of a default decision (''Civil Resolution Tribunal Rules ~~(effective May 1, 2021)~~'', Rule 10.2).		* the Dispute Response Form shows a defence that has merit or is at least worth investigating, in the case of a default decision (''Civil Resolution Tribunal Rules'', Rule 10.2).

	The requesting party has the burden to provide sufficient evidence on the factors above (see [[Responding_to_a_Small_Claim_(20:VI)\|Section VI.D: Defences]]).		The requesting party has the burden to provide sufficient evidence on the factors above (see [[Responding_to_a_Small_Claim_(20:VI)\|Section VI.D: Defences]]).
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	If the claim is for a specific amount of debt, the registrar will grant a default order for the amount claimed plus expenses and interest (''SCR'', Rule 6(4)). If the claim is for anything other than a specific amount of debt, the registrar will schedule a hearing before a judge (''SCR'', Rule 6(5)). Once a hearing has been set, the defendant cannot file a Reply without a judge’s permission (''SCR'', Rule 6(8)). If another defendant to the claim has filed a Reply and a date has been set for either a settlement conference, trial conference, or trial, the hearing will be held on that date (''SCR'', Rule 6(6)). A defendant who has not filed a reply is not entitled to notice of the hearing date (''SCR'', Rule 6(7)).		If the claim is for a specific amount of debt, the registrar will grant a default order for the amount claimed plus expenses and interest (''SCR'', Rule 6(4)). If the claim is for anything other than a specific amount of debt, the registrar will schedule a hearing before a judge (''SCR'', Rule 6(5)). Once a hearing has been set, the defendant cannot file a Reply without a judge’s permission (''SCR'', Rule 6(8)). If another defendant to the claim has filed a Reply and a date has been set for either a settlement conference, trial conference, or trial, the hearing will be held on that date (''SCR'', Rule 6(6)). A defendant who has not filed a reply is not entitled to notice of the hearing date (''SCR'', Rule 6(7)).

	At a hearing, a default order is not automatic. The claimant must give evidence and produce documents to prove the amount owing as well as convince the court that the default order should be granted (''SCR'', Rule 6(9)).		At a hearing, a default order is not automatic. The claimant must give evidence and produce documents to prove the amount owing as well as convince the court that the default order should be granted (''SCR'', Rule 6(9)). The claimant must file all documents that they wish to rely on at the hearing at the court registry with a supporting materials cover sheet (Form 39) at least two business days prior to the hearing date (SCR, Rule 6(5.1)).

	=== 2. Setting Aside Default Orders and Reinstating Claims ===		=== 2. Setting Aside Default Orders and Reinstating Claims ===

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	== A. Civil Resolution Tribunal ==		== A. Civil Resolution Tribunal ==

	A party named as a respondent to a dispute who fails to respond to a properly delivered Dispute Notice by the date shown on the notice is in default. If every respondent is in default, an applicant may request a default decision and order from the tribunal by		A party named as a respondent to a dispute who fails to respond to a properly delivered Dispute Notice by the date shown on the notice is in default. If every respondent is in default, an applicant may request a default decision and order from the tribunal by:

	:(a) providing a completed Request for Default Decision and Order form together with supporting evidence of dispute-related expenses and the value of non-debt claims,		:(a) providing a completed Request for Default Decision and Order form together with supporting evidence of dispute-related expenses and the value of non-debt claims,
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	The tribunal will consider several factors when deciding whether to cancel a default order. In reviewing the request for cancellation, a tribunal member will consider whether		The tribunal will consider several factors when deciding whether to cancel a default order. In reviewing the request for cancellation, a tribunal member will consider whether

	* the requesting party’s failure to respond to the Dispute Notice or to comply with the Act, rules, or regulations was willful or deliberate,		* the requesting party’s failure to respond to the Dispute Notice or to comply with the Act, rules or regulations was willful or deliberate,
	* the request was made as soon as reasonably possible after the requesting party learned about the decision and order, and		* the request was made as soon as reasonably possible after the requesting party learned about the decision and order, and
	* the Dispute Response Form shows a defence that has merit or is at least worth investigating, in the case of a default decision (''[https://civilresolutionbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/CRT-Standard-Rules-~~in-force~~-February-20-~~2024~~.pdf Civil Resolution Tribunal Rules]'', Rule 10.2).		* the Dispute Response Form shows a defence that has merit or is at least worth investigating, in the case of a default decision (''[https://civilresolutionbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/CRT-Standard-Rules-effective-February-1-2026.pdf Civil Resolution Tribunal Rules]'' Rule 10.2).

	The requesting party has the burden to provide sufficient evidence on the factors above (see [[Responding_to_a_Small_Claim_(20:VI)\|Section VI.D: Defences]]).		The requesting party has the burden to provide sufficient evidence on the factors above (see [[Responding_to_a_Small_Claim_(20:VI)\|'''Section VI.D: Defences''']]).

	== B. Small Claims Court ==		== B. Small Claims Court ==
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	Where a defendant has not filed a Reply on time, it is a good idea to contact the defendant to determine why the Reply was not filed and to advise the defendant that a default order will be obtained if a Reply is not filed.		Where a defendant has not filed a Reply on time, it is a good idea to contact the defendant to determine why the Reply was not filed and to advise the defendant that a default order will be obtained if a Reply is not filed.

	A default order can also be obtained if a defendant does not attend a mediation session (''SCR'', Rules 7.3(40)). If the defendant does not attend a settlement conference (''SCR'', Rule 7(17)), trial conference (''SCR'', Rule 7.5(17)), or trial (''SCR'', Rules 9.1(26), 9.2(11), and 10(9)).~~, the~~ judge or justice of the peace may grant a payment order instead of the claimant having to apply for a default order.		A default order can also be obtained if a defendant does not attend a mediation session (''SCR'', Rules 7.3(40)). If the defendant does not attend a settlement conference (''SCR'', Rule 7(17)), trial conference (''SCR'', Rule 7.5(17)), or trial (''SCR'', Rules 9.1(26), 9.2(11), and 10(9)). The judge or justice of the peace may grant a payment order instead of the claimant having to apply for a default order.

	=== 1. Requesting a Default Order ===		=== 1. Requesting a Default Order ===
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	Where the party in default is a defendant who has not filed a Reply, the defendant should also bring copies of the Reply and be prepared to file them immediately if the judge grants permission.		Where the party in default is a defendant who has not filed a Reply, the defendant should also bring copies of the Reply and be prepared to file them immediately if the judge grants permission.

	If the default order is ~~canceled~~, the party who obtained it may ask the court to award reasonable expenses that relate to the cancellation. These expenses may include the cost of filing the application for default order, significant ~~traveling~~ expenses, and lost wages that were incurred only as a result of the cancellation.		If the default order is cancelled, the party who obtained it may ask the court to award reasonable expenses that relate to the cancellation. These expenses may include the cost of filing the application for default order, significant travelling expenses, and lost wages that were incurred only as a result of the cancellation.


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