Small Claims Trials (20:XIV) - Revision history

LSLAP at 19:41, 13 October 2025

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Nate Russell: review confirmed 2025

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review confirmed 2025

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LSLAP at 22:14, 12 August 2025

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	During this process, the case manager will provide parties with a timeline for when to provide evidence and arguments to the CRT member. If a party needs more time, they can ask the case manager for extension, which will be subject to the case manager’s discretion.		During this process, the case manager will provide parties with a timeline for when to provide evidence and arguments to the CRT member. If a party needs more time, they can ask the case manager for extension, which will be subject to the case manager’s discretion.

	As per the CRT Rules, parties must provide all relevant evidence to the CRT, even if it might hurt their case (''CRT Rules ~~(effective May 1, 2021)~~'', Rule 8.1(1)). In fact, it is an offence under the ''Civil Resolution Tribunal Act'' to provide false or misleading information to the CRT. Evidence should be relevant and may include contracts, correspondence, photos/videos, and statements; see the CRT webpage “Evidence” at https://civilresolutionbc.ca/help/what-is-evidence/. The total evidence should be presented in a digital copy, ideally, such as a Word document or a PDF. Keep in mind the maximum size per file is 250MB. If you need to upload a larger file, see https://civilresolutionbc.ca/contact-us. If a party seeks to alter the evidence, such as highlighting a pertinent section, the party must add a description of what alterations they made for the tribunal.		As per the CRT Rules, parties must provide all relevant evidence to the CRT, even if it might hurt their case (''CRT Rules'', Rule 8.1(1)). In fact, it is an offence under the ''Civil Resolution Tribunal Act'' to provide false or misleading information to the CRT. Evidence should be relevant and may include contracts, correspondence, photos/videos, and statements; see the CRT webpage “Evidence” at https://civilresolutionbc.ca/help/what-is-evidence/. The total evidence should be presented in a digital copy, ideally, such as a Word document or a PDF. Keep in mind the maximum size per file is 250MB. If you need to upload a larger file, see https://civilresolutionbc.ca/contact-us. If a party seeks to alter the evidence, such as highlighting a pertinent section, the party must add a description of what alterations they made for the tribunal.

	Parties will have a chance to respond to evidence and arguments by the opposing party or parties; see the CRT webpage “Get a CRT Decision” at https://civilresolutionbc.ca/help-category/crt-decision/. Parties seeking to submit expert evidence do so at this time. Expert evidence is evidence from a party not involved in the dispute with some experience with the specific disputed problem; it can be helpful to a case. This evidence should be in the form of a written opinion or statement. Parties that submit expert evidence must also submit any correspondence that they had with that expert about the requested opinion.		Parties will have a chance to respond to evidence and arguments by the opposing party or parties; see the CRT webpage “Get a CRT Decision” at https://civilresolutionbc.ca/help-category/crt-decision/. Parties seeking to submit expert evidence do so at this time. Expert evidence is evidence from a party not involved in the dispute with some experience with the specific disputed problem; it can be helpful to a case. This evidence should be in the form of a written opinion or statement. Parties that submit expert evidence must also submit any correspondence that they had with that expert about the requested opinion.

LSLAP at 17:53, 7 August 2024

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LSLAP: /* D. CRT- Tribunal Process */

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D. CRT- Tribunal Process

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	As per the CRT Rules, parties must provide all relevant evidence to the CRT, even if it might hurt their case (''CRT Rules (effective May 1, 2021)'', Rule 8.1(1)). In fact, it is an offence under the ''Civil Resolution Tribunal Act'' to provide false or misleading information to the CRT. Evidence should be relevant and may include contracts, correspondence, photos/videos, and statements; see the CRT webpage “Evidence” at https://civilresolutionbc.ca/help/what-is-evidence/. The total evidence should be presented in a digital copy, ideally, such as a Word document or a PDF. Keep in mind the maximum size per file is 250MB. If you need to upload a larger file, see https://civilresolutionbc.ca/contact-us. If a party seeks to alter the evidence, such as highlighting a pertinent section, the party must add a description of what alterations they made for the tribunal.		As per the CRT Rules, parties must provide all relevant evidence to the CRT, even if it might hurt their case (''CRT Rules (effective May 1, 2021)'', Rule 8.1(1)). In fact, it is an offence under the ''Civil Resolution Tribunal Act'' to provide false or misleading information to the CRT. Evidence should be relevant and may include contracts, correspondence, photos/videos, and statements; see the CRT webpage “Evidence” at https://civilresolutionbc.ca/help/what-is-evidence/. The total evidence should be presented in a digital copy, ideally, such as a Word document or a PDF. Keep in mind the maximum size per file is 250MB. If you need to upload a larger file, see https://civilresolutionbc.ca/contact-us. If a party seeks to alter the evidence, such as highlighting a pertinent section, the party must add a description of what alterations they made for the tribunal.

	Parties will have a chance to respond to evidence and arguments by the opposing party or parties; see the CRT webpage “Get a CRT Decision” at https://civilresolutionbc.ca/~~tribunal~~-~~process~~/~~tribunal~~-decision~~-process~~/. Parties seeking to submit expert evidence do so at this time. Expert evidence is evidence from a party not involved in the dispute with some experience with the specific disputed problem; it can be helpful to a case. This evidence should be in the form of a written opinion or statement. Parties that submit expert evidence must also submit any correspondence that they had with that expert about the requested opinion.		Parties will have a chance to respond to evidence and arguments by the opposing party or parties; see the CRT webpage “Get a CRT Decision” at https://civilresolutionbc.ca/help-category/crt-decision/. Parties seeking to submit expert evidence do so at this time. Expert evidence is evidence from a party not involved in the dispute with some experience with the specific disputed problem; it can be helpful to a case. This evidence should be in the form of a written opinion or statement. Parties that submit expert evidence must also submit any correspondence that they had with that expert about the requested opinion.

	The CRT member will then make a decision based on the evidence and arguments. Their decision does not include communications between parties from the negotiation and facilitation phases as those are confidential. The decision is usually available online, in writing. This final decision is binding and enforceable. For more information about the process, visit https://civilresolutionbc.ca/help/what-is-a-final-decision/.		The CRT member will then make a decision based on the evidence and arguments. Their decision does not include communications between parties from the negotiation and facilitation phases as those are confidential. The decision is usually available online, in writing. This final decision is binding and enforceable. For more information about the process, visit https://civilresolutionbc.ca/help/what-is-a-final-decision/.

Clicklaw Editor at 18:54, 19 September 2023

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	In preparation for the hearing, a case manager will help each party access the online platform and create a Tribunal Decision Plan. The case managers will guide the parties in the following process:		In preparation for the hearing, a case manager will help each party access the online platform and create a Tribunal Decision Plan. The case managers will guide the parties in the following process:

	1. The applicant submits their arguments and their evidence		# The applicant submits their arguments and their evidence
	2. The respondents reply to the arguments and submit their own evidence		# The respondents reply to the arguments and submit their own evidence
	3. The applicant gives a final reply to the respondents’ arguments		# The applicant gives a final reply to the respondents’ arguments
	4. The case manager might create a Statement of Facts to help the tribunal member identify what things the participants agree and disagree on		# The case manager might create a Statement of Facts to help the tribunal member identify what things the participants agree and disagree on

	During this process, the case manager will provide parties with a timeline for when to provide evidence and arguments to the CRT member. If a party needs more time, they can ask the case manager for extension, which will be subject to the case manager’s discretion.		During this process, the case manager will provide parties with a timeline for when to provide evidence and arguments to the CRT member. If a party needs more time, they can ask the case manager for extension, which will be subject to the case manager’s discretion.
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LSLAP at 21:12, 8 September 2023

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	== D. CRT- Tribunal Process ==		== D. CRT- Tribunal Process ==

	~~The~~ CRT hearing process is different as its hearings are generally done in writing. These hearings occur if the parties do not reach an agreement in the negotiation and facilitation stages.		''Written hearings'': the CRT hearing process is different as its hearings are generally done in writing. These hearings occur if the parties do not reach an agreement in the negotiation and facilitation stages.

	In preparation for the hearing, a case manager will help each party access the online platform and create a Tribunal Decision Plan. During this process, parties ~~will be provided~~ with a timeline for when to provide evidence and arguments to the CRT member.		In preparation for the hearing, a case manager will help each party access the online platform and create a Tribunal Decision Plan. The case managers will guide the parties in the following process:

			1. The applicant submits their arguments and their evidence
			2. The respondents reply to the arguments and submit their own evidence
			3. The applicant gives a final reply to the respondents’ arguments
			4. The case manager might create a Statement of Facts to help the tribunal member identify what things the participants agree and disagree on

			During this process, the case manager will provide parties with a timeline for when to provide evidence and arguments to the CRT member. If a party needs more time, they can ask the case manager for extension, which will be subject to the case manager’s discretion.

	As per the CRT Rules, parties must provide all relevant evidence to the CRT, even if it might hurt their case (''CRT Rules (effective May 1, 2021)'', Rule 8.1(1)). In fact, it is an offence under the ''Civil Resolution Tribunal Act'' to provide false or misleading information to the CRT. Evidence should be relevant and may include contracts, correspondence, photos/videos, and statements; see the CRT webpage “Evidence” at https://civilresolutionbc.ca/help/what-is-evidence/. The total evidence should be presented in a digital copy, ideally, such as a Word document or a PDF. Keep in mind the maximum size per file is 250MB. If you need to upload a larger file, see https://civilresolutionbc.ca/contact-us. If a party seeks to alter the evidence, such as highlighting a pertinent section, the party must add a description of what alterations they made for the tribunal.		As per the CRT Rules, parties must provide all relevant evidence to the CRT, even if it might hurt their case (''CRT Rules (effective May 1, 2021)'', Rule 8.1(1)). In fact, it is an offence under the ''Civil Resolution Tribunal Act'' to provide false or misleading information to the CRT. Evidence should be relevant and may include contracts, correspondence, photos/videos, and statements; see the CRT webpage “Evidence” at https://civilresolutionbc.ca/help/what-is-evidence/. The total evidence should be presented in a digital copy, ideally, such as a Word document or a PDF. Keep in mind the maximum size per file is 250MB. If you need to upload a larger file, see https://civilresolutionbc.ca/contact-us. If a party seeks to alter the evidence, such as highlighting a pertinent section, the party must add a description of what alterations they made for the tribunal.

Clicklaw Editor: /* 1. Courtroom Etiquette */

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1. Courtroom Etiquette

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	* Use simple words; do not use “legalese”.		* Use simple words; do not use “legalese”.
	* Do not speak directly with opposing parties. Make submissions only to the judge and have them ask questions to the opposing party.		* Do not speak directly with opposing parties. Make submissions only to the judge and have them ask questions to the opposing party.
	* Never call witnesses by their given name. Use Mr., Ms., Miss, or Mrs. followed by their last name.		* Never call witnesses by their given name. Use Mr., Ms., Miss, Mrs., or their preferred title followed by their last name.
	* A judge of the Provincial Court is referred to as “Your Honour” and the clerk is referred to as “Madame Clerk” or “Mister Clerk”. When referring to another party, use Mr., Ms., Miss, or Mrs. followed by their last name or refer to them according to their status in the claim (e.g., the defendant).		* A judge of the Provincial Court is referred to as “Your Honour” and the clerk is referred to as “Madame Clerk” or “Mister Clerk”. When referring to another party, use Mr., Ms., Miss, or Mrs. followed by their last name or refer to them according to their status in the claim (e.g., the defendant).
	* Generally you should limit objections to issues that are of central importance to your case. If you have an objection, stand up quickly and say “objection”. The judge will acknowledge you and may ask for the reason you are objecting.		* Generally you should limit objections to issues that are of central importance to your case. If you have an objection, stand up quickly and say “objection”. The judge will acknowledge you and may ask for the reason you are objecting.

	=== 2. Court Room Layout ===		=== 2. Court Room Layout ===

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7. Cross-Examination

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	A witness should not allow the cross-examiner to misconstrue their evidence. If a question is unclear, the witness should ask for clarification. Only the question asked should be answered and additional information should not be volunteered. It is okay if the witness does not know the answer to a question; the witness should not guess the answer.		A witness should not allow the cross-examiner to misconstrue their evidence. If a question is unclear, the witness should ask for clarification. Only the question asked should be answered and additional information should not be volunteered. It is okay if the witness does not know the answer to a question; the witness should not guess the answer.

	'''NOTE:''' Parties must not speak to their witnesses after cross-examination and before or during re-examination about the evidence or issues in the case without the court’s permission (''[http://canlii.ca/t/1f6s8 R. v Montgomery]'', 1998 CanLII 3014 (BCSC)). If such a discussion occurs, the witness’ evidence may be tainted and the court may not believe it.		:'''NOTE:''' Parties must not speak to their witnesses after cross-examination and before or during re-examination about the evidence or issues in the case without the court’s permission (''[http://canlii.ca/t/1f6s8 R. v Montgomery]'', 1998 CanLII 3014 (BCSC)). If such a discussion occurs, the witness’ evidence may be tainted and the court may not believe it.

	=== 8. Re-Examination ===		=== 8. Re-Examination ===

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	The CRT member will then make a decision based on the evidence and arguments. Their decision does not include communications between parties from the negotiation and facilitation phases as those are confidential. The decision is usually available online, in writing. This final decision is binding and enforceable. For more information about the process, visit https://civilresolutionbc.ca/help/what-is-a-final-decision/.		The CRT member will then make a decision based on the evidence and arguments. Their decision does not include communications between parties from the negotiation and facilitation phases as those are confidential. The decision is usually available online, in writing. This final decision is binding and enforceable. For more information about the process, visit https://civilresolutionbc.ca/help/what-is-a-final-decision/.


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