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''Canada Business Corporations Act'', RSC 1985, c C-44. Website: http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-44/                             
''Canada Business Corporations Act'', RSC 1985, c C-44. Website: http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-44/                             
=== Cooperative Associations & Societies ===
''Cooperative Association Act'', SBC 1999, c 28. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/00_99028_01
''Societies Act'', SBC 2015, c 18. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/15018_01


=== Consumer Protection ===
=== Consumer Protection ===
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Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/lc/billsprevious/4th40th:gov19-1
Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/lc/billsprevious/4th40th:gov19-1


''Court of Appeal Act'', RSBC 1996, c 77. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96077_01
''Civil Resolution Tribunal Act'', SBC 2012, c 25. Website: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/12025_01


''Court of Appeal Rules'', BC Reg 297/2001. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/297_2001a
''Civil Resolution Tribunal Rules'', (effective May 1, 2023). Website: https://civilresolutionbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/CRT-Rules-in-force-May-1-2023.pdf
 
''Court of Appeal Act'', RSBC 1996, c 77. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96077_01
 
''Court of Appeal Rules'', BC Reg 297/2001. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/297_2001a


''Court Rules Act'', RSBC 1996, c 80. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96080_01
''Court Rules Act'', RSBC 1996, c 80. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96080_01


''Judicial Review Procedure Act'', RSBC 1996, c 241. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/roc/roc/96241_01
''Judicial Review Procedure Act'', RSBC 1996, c 241. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/roc/roc/96241_01


''Small Claims Act'', RSBC 1996, c 430. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96430_01
''Small Claims Act'', RSBC 1996, c 430. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96430_01
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=== Other Important Statutes ===
=== Other Important Statutes ===
''Apology Act'', SBC 2006, c 19. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/00_06019_01
''Bank Act'', SC 1991, c 46. Website: https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/B-1.01/page-1.html
''Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act'', RSC 1985, c B-3. Website: https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/B-3/page-1.html
''Court Jurisdiction and Proceedings Transfer Act'', SBC 2003, c 28. Website: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/03028_01


''Crown Proceeding Act'', RSBC 1996, c 89. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96089_01
''Crown Proceeding Act'', RSBC 1996, c 89. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96089_01
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''Evidence Act'', RSBC l996, c 124. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96124_01
''Evidence Act'', RSBC l996, c 124. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96124_01


''Insurance (Vehicle) Act'', RSBC 1996, c 231. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96231_01
''Insurance (Vehicle) Act'', RSBC 1996, c 231. Website: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96231_01


''(Old) Limitation Act'', RSBC 1996 c 266. Website: http://www.ag.gov.bc.ca/legislation/limitation-act/pdf/LimitationAct_REPEALED.pdf
''Law and Equity Act", RSBC 1996, c 253. Website: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/00_96253_01


''(New) Limitation Act'', SBC 2012, c 13. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_12013_01  
''Limitation Act'', SBC 2012, c 13. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_12013_01  


''Local Government Act'', RSBC 1996, c 323. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/96323_00
''Local Government Act'', RSBC 1996, c 323. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/r15001_00


''Motor Vehicle Act'', RSBC 1996, c 318. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/96318_00  
''Motor Vehicle Act'', RSBC 1996, c 318. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/96318_00  
''Negligence Act'', RSBC 1996, c 333. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96333_01
''Occupier’s Liability Act'', RSBC 1996, c337. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96337_01


''Personal Property Security Act'', RSBC 1996, c 359. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96359_01
''Personal Property Security Act'', RSBC 1996, c 359. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96359_01
''Privacy Act'', RSBC 1996, c 373. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/00_96373_01
''Real Estate Services Act'', SBC 2004, c 42. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/04042_01


''Residential Tenancy Act'', SBC 2002, c 78. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_02078_01
''Residential Tenancy Act'', SBC 2002, c 78. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_02078_01
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''Strata Property Act'', SBC 1998, c 43. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/98043_01  
''Strata Property Act'', SBC 1998, c 43. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/98043_01  


''Law and Equity Act'', RSBC 1996, c 253. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96253_01
''Wills, Estates and Succession Act'', SBC 2009, c 13. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/09013_01
 
''Court Jurisdiction and Proceedings Transfer Act'', SBC 2003, c 28. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_03028_01


== 2. Books ==
== 2. Books ==
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== 3. Websites ==
== 3. Websites ==


[http://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/judgments-decisions Provincial Court Judgment Database]
'''British Columbia Court of Appeal and Supreme Court Judgment Database'''
*Contains selected decisions from 1999 to the present.
Website: https://www.bccourts.ca/search_judgments.aspx


[http://www.smallclaimsbc.ca/court-locations/other Provincial Courthouses Directory]
'''CanLII''' - Caselaw and legislation database.
*Contains Small Claims Court locations
Website: https://www.canlii.org/en/


[http://www.courts.gov.bc.ca/search_judgments.aspx British Columbia Court of Appeal and Supreme Court Judgment Database]
'''Civil Resolution Tribunal'''
Website: https://civilresolutionbc.ca/


[http://www.ag.gov.bc.ca/courts/small_claims/info/what_is.htm Small Claims Court]
'''Civil Resolution Tribunal (Solutions Explorer)'''
*Provides information on court procedure and the full text of the Small Claims Rules.
Website: https://civilresolutionbc.ca/solution-explorer/


[http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/261_93_05b Small Claims Fees]
'''Civil Resolution Tribunal Fees'''
Website: https://civilresolutionbc.ca/resources/crt-fees/


[http://www.ag.gov.bc.ca/courts/small_claims/info/forms.htm Small Claims Forms]
'''Provincial Court Judgment Database'''
Website: http://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/judgments-decisions
* Contains selected decisions from 1999 to the present.


[http://www.ag.gov.bc.ca/courts/small_claims/info/pilot.htm Small Claims Pilot Project]
'''Provincial Courthouses Directory'''
Website: https://smallclaimsbc.ca/court-locations
* Contains Small Claims Court locations
* Note: www.smallclaimsbc.ca is run by the Justice Education Society and gives information on Small Claims court. It is not run by the small claims court itself.


[http://www.canlii.org CanLII]
'''Small Claims Court'''
*Caselaw and legislation database.  
Website: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/courthouse-services/small-claims
 
'''Small Claims Fees'''
Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/261_93_05b
 
'''Small Claims Forms'''
Website: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/courthouse-services/documents-forms-records/court-forms/small-claims-forms
 
'''Small Claims Pilot Project'''
Website: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/courthouse-services/small-claims/pilot


== 4. Other Resources ==
== 4. Other Resources ==


=== UBC Law Library ===
=== UBC Law Library ===
*Most of the books listed above are available in the Law Library. The Small Claims Acts and Rules Annotated and the Provincial Court Small Claims Handbook, published by the Continuing Legal Education Society (CLE), are recent publications written by Small Claims Court judges. They include the Act, Rules, and copies of all of the forms. Students can access an online edition of the Provincial Court Small Claims Handbook on the [http://law.library.ubc.ca/ UBC Law Library website].
*Most of the books listed above are available in the Law Library. The ''Small Claims Acts and Rules Annotated'' and the ''Provincial Court Small Claims Handbook'', published by the Continuing Legal Education Society (CLE), are recent publications written by Small Claims Court judges. They include the Act, Rules, and copies of all of the forms. Students can access an online edition of the ''Provincial Court Small Claims Handbook'' on the [http://law.library.ubc.ca/ UBC Law Library website].


=== Court Registry ===
=== Court Registry ===
*The Small Claims Court registry staff does not give legal advice, but they are experienced with the rules and procedures and are helpful. See [[Small_Claims_Registries_(20:App_A) | Appendix A: Small Claims Registries]].  
*The Small Claims Court registry staff does not give legal advice, but they are experienced with the rules and procedures and are helpful. See [[Small_Claims_Registries_(20:App_A) | Appendix A: Small Claims Registries]].  
=== Online Help Guide Small Claims BC ===
*https://smallclaimsbc.ca/ is a website run by Justice Education Society (JES) with guidelines for small claims processes from start to finish


=== DIAL-A-LAW ===  
=== DIAL-A-LAW ===  
*DIAL-A-LAW ((604) 687-4680) is a library of pre-recorded messages on a variety of legal topics available by telephone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Lawyers under the supervision of the Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch, prepare the tapes. Several tapes deal with Small Claims Court. The content of the tapes is also available online: http://www.cbabc.org/For-the-Public/Dial-A-Law/Scripts  
*DIAL-A-LAW ((604) 687-4680 or 1-800-565-5297) is a library of pre-recorded messages on a variety of legal topics available by telephone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Lawyers under the supervision of the Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch, prepare the tapes. Several tapes deal with Small Claims Court. The content of the tapes is also available online: http://www.cbabc.org/For-the-Public/Dial-A-Law/Scripts  
 
=== BC Supreme Court Self-Help Information Centre ===
{{ResourcesLSLAP
| address = 290– 800 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2C5
| online = [http://www.supremecourtselfhelp.bc.ca Website]
}}


=== Company Search ===                                                                                   
=== Company Search ===                                                                                   
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'''Registrar of Companies'''
'''BC Registry Services'''


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*http://smallbusinessbc.ca/services/  
*http://smallbusinessbc.ca/services/  
*http://www.bcregistryservices.gov.bc.ca/   
*http://www.bcregistryservices.gov.bc.ca/   
*http://www.bconline.gov.bc.ca (the online search feature is not currently available to individuals however).
*http://www.bconline.gov.bc.ca (online feature now available by opening a new account).
 
Partnerships and non-profit societies are also registered in the company directory and would show up in a search. In cases that involve franchises, it is important to do a company search to see how the other party is registered; it may be possible to sue the parent company and the individual who owns the franchise rights. The search costs $10, and cheques and/or money orders should be made payable to the Minister of Finance at:
 
BC Registries and Online Services<BR>
Courier: 200 - 940 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3E6<BR>
Mail: PO Box 9431 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC V8W 9V3


Partnerships and non-profit societies are also registered in the company directory and would show up in a search. In cases that involve franchises, it is important to do a company search to see how the other party is registered; it may be possible to sue the parent company and the individual who owns the franchise rights. The search costs $10 and cheques should be made payable to the Minister of Finance.


'''If Unincorporated:'''  
'''If Unincorporated:'''  
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A collection of useful company directories can be found on the Industry Canada website under the “Programs and Services” heading. Federal corporations can be searched free of charge online.  
A collection of useful company directories can be found on the Industry Canada website under the “Programs and Services” heading. Federal corporations can be searched free of charge online.  


'''NOTE:'''  If the defendant is a business, it may be worth checking if that defendant has declared bankruptcy. To do so contact Industry Canada’s Head Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy at (613) 941-2863 for free.
:'''NOTE:'''  If the defendant is a business, it may be worth checking if that defendant has declared bankruptcy. To do so contact Industry Canada’s Head Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy at (613) 941-2863 for free.


=== Translation and Support Services ===
=== Translation and Support Services ===
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To find support services and resources, including agencies and people that can provide translation services, please visit:
To find support services and resources, including agencies and people that can provide translation services, please visit:


'''MOSAIC'''
'''MOSAIC''' (Personal/Legal Translation Services)


{{ResourcesLSLAP
{{ResourcesLSLAP
| address = 1720 Grant St, 2nd Floor <br /> Vancouver, BCV5L 2Y7
| address = 5575 Boundary Road <br /> Vancouver, BC V5L 2Y7
| phone = (604) 254-9626 <br /> Fax: (604) 254-3932
| phone = (604) 254-0469 Toll-free: 1-877-475-6777 <br /> Fax: (604) 254-2321 Toll-free fax: 1-877-254-2321
| online = [http://www.mosaicbc.com/ Website]
| online = [http://www.mosaicbc.com/ Website]
}}
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{{ResourcesLSLAP_phoneonline
{{ResourcesLSLAP_phoneonline
| address = Suite 400, 1501 West Broadway <br /> Vancouver, BC V6J 4Z6
| phone = (604) 684-2940 <br /> Fax: (604) 684-2947
| phone = (604) 684-2940 <br /> Fax: (604) 684-2947
| online = [http://www.stibc.org Website]
| online = [http://www.stibc.org Website]
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'''MultiLingoLegal.ca'''


'''DIVERSEcity'''
'''DIVERSEcity'''


{{ResourcesLSLAP_phoneonline
{{ResourcesLSLAP_phoneonline
| address = 13455 76 Avenue  <br /> Surrey, BC, V3W 2W3
| phone = (604) 597-0205 <br /> Fax: (604) 597-4299  
| phone = (604) 597-0205 <br /> Fax: (604) 597-4299  
| online = [http://www.dcrs.ca/ Website]
| online = [http://www.dcrs.ca Website]
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'''OPTIONS'''
'''OPTIONS'''


Guildford Location
{{ResourcesLSLAP_phoneonline
{{ResourcesLSLAP_phoneonline
| address = 9815 – 140th street, Carole Wahl Building <br /> Surrey, BC V4T 4M4
| phone = (604) 584-5811 <br /> Fax: (604) 584-7628
| phone = (604) 584-5811 <br /> Fax: (604) 584-7628
| online = [http://www.options.bc.ca/ Website]
| online = [http://www.options.bc.ca/ Website]
}}
}}


'''S.U.C.C.E.S.S.'''
Newton Location
{{ResourcesLSLAP_phoneonline
| address = 13520 – 78th avenue <br /> Surrey, BC V3W 8J6
| phone = (604) 596-4321 <br /> Fax: (604) 572-7413
| online = [http://www.options.bc.ca/ Website]
}}
 
'''S.U.C.C.E.S.S.''' Translation & Interpretation


{{ResourcesLSLAP_phoneonline
{{ResourcesLSLAP_phoneonline
| phone = (604) 684-1628 <br /> Fax: (604) 408-7326
| address = 28 West Pender Street <br /> Vancouver, BC
| phone = (604)-408-7274 ext 2042
| online = [http://www.successbc.ca/ Website]
| online = [http://www.successbc.ca/ Website]
}}
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'''Safe Harbour'''
'''Immigrant Services Society of B.C.'''


{{ResourcesLSLAP_online
Head Office
| online = [http://www.amssa.org/programs/diversity/safe-harbour/ Website]
{{ResourcesLSLAP_phoneonline
| address = 2610 Victoria Drive <br /> Vancouver, BC V4N 44L2
| phone = (604) 684-2561 <br /> Fax: (604) 684-2266
| online = [http://www.issbc.org Website]
}}
}}


'''Immigrant Services Society of B.C.'''
Vancouver (Terminal) Location
 
{{ResourcesLSLAP_phoneonline
{{ResourcesLSLAP_phoneonline
| address = #601-333 Terminal Ave. <br /> Vancouver, BC V6A 4C1
| phone = (604) 684-2561 <br /> Fax: (604) 684-2266
| phone = (604) 684-2561 <br /> Fax: (604) 684-2266
| online = [http://www.issbc.org Website]
| online = [http://www.issbc.org Website]
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Latest revision as of 17:50, 7 August 2024

This information applies to British Columbia, Canada. Last reviewed for legal accuracy by the Law Students' Legal Advice Program on July 31, 2024.
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Introduction
Chapters
20. Small Claims and the CRT
 · I. Introduction

 · II. Governing Legislation & Resources
 · III. Do You Have a Claim?
 · IV. Choosing the Proper Forum
 · V. Starting a Claim
 · VI. Responding to a Claim
 · VII. Default Order
 · VIII. How a Claim Proceeds
 · IX. Pre-Trial Applications
 · X. Mediation
 · XI. Settlement Conferences
 · XII. Trial & Pre-Trial Conferences
 · XIII. Trial Preparation
 · XIV. Trials
 · XV. Costs and Penalties
 · XVI. Appeals
 · XVII. Enforcement of a Judgement
 · XVIII. LSLAP Program Information
 · Appendix A: Registries
 · Appendix B: Demand Letter
 · Appendix C: Notice of Claim
 · Appendix D: Reply to Claim
 · Appendix E: Glossary
 · Appendix F: Limitation Periods
 · Appendix G: Causes of Action
 · Appendix H: Court Fees
 · Appendix I: Tribunal Fees
 · Appendix J: Settlement Conference
 · Appendix K: Payment Hearing

 · Appendix L: Appeal
v • d • e



1. Legislation

Corporations

Business Corporations Act, SBC 2002, c 57. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/02057_00

Canada Business Corporations Act, RSC 1985, c C-44. Website: http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-44/

Cooperative Associations & Societies

Cooperative Association Act, SBC 1999, c 28. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/00_99028_01

Societies Act, SBC 2015, c 18. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/15018_01

Consumer Protection

Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act, SBC 2004, c 2. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/04002_00

Judgments

Court Order Enforcement Act, RSBC 1996, c 78. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96078_01

Court Order Interest Act, RSBC 1996, c 79. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96079_01

The Enforcement of Canadian Judgments and Decrees Act, SBC 2003, c 29. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_03029_01

Court Rules

Bill 19, Civil Resolution Tribunal Amendment Act, 2015, 4th Sess, 40th Parl, British Columbia, 2015 (assented to May 14th, 2015). Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/lc/billsprevious/4th40th:gov19-1

Civil Resolution Tribunal Act, SBC 2012, c 25. Website: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/12025_01

Civil Resolution Tribunal Rules, (effective May 1, 2023). Website: https://civilresolutionbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/CRT-Rules-in-force-May-1-2023.pdf

Court of Appeal Act, RSBC 1996, c 77. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96077_01

Court of Appeal Rules, BC Reg 297/2001. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/297_2001a

Court Rules Act, RSBC 1996, c 80. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96080_01

Judicial Review Procedure Act, RSBC 1996, c 241. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/roc/roc/96241_01

Small Claims Act, RSBC 1996, c 430. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96430_01

Small Claims Rules, BC Reg 261/93. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/261_93_00b

Supreme Court Act, RSBC 1996, c 443. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96443_01

Supreme Court Civil Rules, BC Reg 168/2009. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/168_2009_00

Other Important Statutes

Apology Act, SBC 2006, c 19. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/00_06019_01

Bank Act, SC 1991, c 46. Website: https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/B-1.01/page-1.html

Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, RSC 1985, c B-3. Website: https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/B-3/page-1.html

Court Jurisdiction and Proceedings Transfer Act, SBC 2003, c 28. Website: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/03028_01

Crown Proceeding Act, RSBC 1996, c 89. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96089_01

Employment Standards Act, RSBC 1996, c 113. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96113_01

Evidence Act, RSBC l996, c 124. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96124_01

Insurance (Vehicle) Act, RSBC 1996, c 231. Website: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96231_01

Law and Equity Act", RSBC 1996, c 253. Website: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/00_96253_01

Limitation Act, SBC 2012, c 13. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_12013_01

Local Government Act, RSBC 1996, c 323. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/r15001_00

Motor Vehicle Act, RSBC 1996, c 318. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/96318_00

Negligence Act, RSBC 1996, c 333. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96333_01

Occupier’s Liability Act, RSBC 1996, c337. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96337_01

Personal Property Security Act, RSBC 1996, c 359. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96359_01

Privacy Act, RSBC 1996, c 373. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/00_96373_01

Real Estate Services Act, SBC 2004, c 42. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/04042_01

Residential Tenancy Act, SBC 2002, c 78. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_02078_01

Sale of Goods Act, RSBC 1996, c 410. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96410_01

Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c 43. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/98043_01

Wills, Estates and Succession Act, SBC 2009, c 13. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/09013_01

2. Books

Bullen, Leake, Jacob, and Goldrein. Bullen and Leake and Jacob’s Precedents of Pleadings, 15th ed. (London: Sweet and Maxwell, 2004).

Burdett, E. (Ed.). Small Claims Act and Rules—Annotated. (Vancouver, B.C.: The Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia, Dec 2014).

Celap, M. and Larmondin, P.J. Small Claims Court for the Everyday Canadian. (North Vancouver, B.C.: Self-Counsel Press, 2000).

Fraser, Horn and Griffen. The Conduct of Civil Litigation in British Columbia. 2nd ed. (Markham: Butterworths, 2007).

Keating, M. Small Claims Court Guide for British Columbia. (North Vancouver, B.C.: Self-Counsel Press, 1992).

Martinson, D.J. (Manual Coordinator). Small Claims Court—1994. (Vancouver, B.C.: The Continuing Society of British Columbia, April 1994).

Mauet, Casswell, and MacDonald. Fundamentals of Trial Techniques 2d Canadian ed. (Toronto: Little Brown, 1995).

McLachlin and Taylor, British Columbia Court Forms. (Markham, Ont.: LexisNexis Canada, 2005).

Moore Publishing. (Ed.) Small Claims Practice Manual, 3rd Ed. (Richmond, B.C.: Moore Publishing Ltd, 1999).

UBC Law Review Society. (Eds.) Table of Statutory Limitations for the Province of British Columbia, Revised and Consolidated. (Vancouver, B.C.: University of British Columbia Law Review Publication, 2006).

Vogt, J. (Ed.). Provincial Court Small Claims Handbook. (Vancouver, B.C.: The Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia, January 1997).

3. Websites

British Columbia Court of Appeal and Supreme Court Judgment Database Website: https://www.bccourts.ca/search_judgments.aspx

CanLII - Caselaw and legislation database. Website: https://www.canlii.org/en/

Civil Resolution Tribunal Website: https://civilresolutionbc.ca/

Civil Resolution Tribunal (Solutions Explorer) Website: https://civilresolutionbc.ca/solution-explorer/

Civil Resolution Tribunal Fees Website: https://civilresolutionbc.ca/resources/crt-fees/

Provincial Court Judgment Database Website: http://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/judgments-decisions

  • Contains selected decisions from 1999 to the present.

Provincial Courthouses Directory Website: https://smallclaimsbc.ca/court-locations

  • Contains Small Claims Court locations
  • Note: www.smallclaimsbc.ca is run by the Justice Education Society and gives information on Small Claims court. It is not run by the small claims court itself.

Small Claims Court Website: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/courthouse-services/small-claims

Small Claims Fees Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/261_93_05b

Small Claims Forms Website: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/courthouse-services/documents-forms-records/court-forms/small-claims-forms

Small Claims Pilot Project Website: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/courthouse-services/small-claims/pilot

4. Other Resources

UBC Law Library

  • Most of the books listed above are available in the Law Library. The Small Claims Acts and Rules Annotated and the Provincial Court Small Claims Handbook, published by the Continuing Legal Education Society (CLE), are recent publications written by Small Claims Court judges. They include the Act, Rules, and copies of all of the forms. Students can access an online edition of the Provincial Court Small Claims Handbook on the UBC Law Library website.

Court Registry

Online Help Guide Small Claims BC

  • https://smallclaimsbc.ca/ is a website run by Justice Education Society (JES) with guidelines for small claims processes from start to finish

DIAL-A-LAW

  • DIAL-A-LAW ((604) 687-4680 or 1-800-565-5297) is a library of pre-recorded messages on a variety of legal topics available by telephone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Lawyers under the supervision of the Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch, prepare the tapes. Several tapes deal with Small Claims Court. The content of the tapes is also available online: http://www.cbabc.org/For-the-Public/Dial-A-Law/Scripts

Company Search

To search for a provincially regulated company, the client may request a company or society search in person:

Surrey Board of Trade

Address 101 – 14439 104th Ave
Surrey, BC V3R 1M1
Phone (604) 581-7130
Toll-free: 1-866-848-7130


Small Business B.C.

Address 54 - 601 West Cordova St
Vancouver, BC V6B 1G1
Phone (604) 775-5525
Toll-free in B.C.: 1-800-667-2272


BC Registry Services

Address 940 Blanshard Street
Victoria, BC V8W 2H3
Phone (250) 387-7848
Vancouver: (604) 660-2421
Toll-free in B.C.: 1-877-526-1526


The client may also write to:

Registrar of Companies
P.O. Box 9431

Station Provincial Government

Victoria, BC V8W 9V3

For more information about searching for provincial companies, refer to:

Partnerships and non-profit societies are also registered in the company directory and would show up in a search. In cases that involve franchises, it is important to do a company search to see how the other party is registered; it may be possible to sue the parent company and the individual who owns the franchise rights. The search costs $10, and cheques and/or money orders should be made payable to the Minister of Finance at:

BC Registries and Online Services
Courier: 200 - 940 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3E6
Mail: PO Box 9431 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC V8W 9V3


If Unincorporated:

Online Website
Address City of Vancouver Licence Office
515 West 10th Ave
Vancouver, BC V5Z 4A8
Phone (604) 873-7611


To search for a federally regulated company, refer to:

Online Website
Address Industry Canada
C.D. Howe Building
235 Queen Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H5
Phone


A collection of useful company directories can be found on the Industry Canada website under the “Programs and Services” heading. Federal corporations can be searched free of charge online.

NOTE: If the defendant is a business, it may be worth checking if that defendant has declared bankruptcy. To do so contact Industry Canada’s Head Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy at (613) 941-2863 for free.

Translation and Support Services

To find support services and resources, including agencies and people that can provide translation services, please visit:

MOSAIC (Personal/Legal Translation Services)

Online Website
Address 5575 Boundary Road
Vancouver, BC V5L 2Y7
Phone (604) 254-0469 Toll-free: 1-877-475-6777
Fax: (604) 254-2321 Toll-free fax: 1-877-254-2321


Society of Translators and Interpreters of B.C.

Online Website
Phone (604) 684-2940
Fax: (604) 684-2947


DIVERSEcity

Online Website
Phone (604) 597-0205
Fax: (604) 597-4299


WelcomeBC

Online Website
Phone (604) 660-2421
Toll Free: 1-800-663-7867


OPTIONS

Guildford Location

Online Website
Phone (604) 584-5811
Fax: (604) 584-7628


Newton Location

Online Website
Phone (604) 596-4321
Fax: (604) 572-7413


S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Translation & Interpretation

Online Website
Phone (604)-408-7274 ext 2042


Westcoast Association of Visual Language Interpreters

Online Website


Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Online Website
Phone 1-888-242-2100


Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of B.C.

Online Website
Phone (604) 718-2780
1-888-355-5560
Fax: (604) 298-0747


Immigrant Services Society of B.C.

Head Office

Online Website
Phone (604) 684-2561
Fax: (604) 684-2266


Vancouver (Terminal) Location

Online Website
Phone (604) 684-2561
Fax: (604) 684-2266



v • d • e
 
Introduction
 
Chapters 1-7
Criminal Law  · Youth Justice  · Family Law  · Victims  · Public Complaints · Human Rights  · Workers Compensation
Chapter One:
Criminal Law
Chapter Two:
Youth Justice
Chapter Three:
Family Law
Chapter Four:
Victims
Chapter Five:
Public Complaints
Chapter Six:
Human Rights
Chapter Seven:
Workers' Compensation
I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation, Policy & Guidelines · III. Introduction to Compensation Claims for Injured Workers · IV. LSLAP's Role at the Initial Decision Level · V. Limitation Periods and Timing of Decisions · VI. Making a Claim · VII. The Claim Acceptance Process · VIII. Worker Status · IX. Disability and Causation · X. Time Limits and Procedures · XI. Claim Benefits · XII. Appeals · XIII. Health and Safety Regulations · XIV. Assessments of Employers · XV. The WCB Fair Practices Office · Appendix A: Abbreviations · Appendix B: List of Cases · Appendix C: Referrals · Appendix D: Resources · Appendix E: Small Claims Flow Chart · Appendix F: Checklist for Interviews · Appendix G: Checklist for Appeals · Appendix H: Sample Authorization Form
 
Chapters 8-14
Employment Insurance  · Employment Law  · Creditors and Debtors  · Consumer Protection  · Auto Insurance (ICBC)  · Motor Vehicle Law  · Mental Health Law
Chapter Eight:
Employment Insurance
Chapter Nine:
Employment Law
Chapter Ten:
Creditors' Remedies and Debtors' Assistance
Chapter Eleven:
Consumer Protection
Chapter Twelve:
Auto Insurance (ICBC)
Chapter Thirteen:
Motor Vehicle Law
Chapter Fourteen:
Mental Health Law
 
Chapters 15-23
Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making · Wills and Estates  · Citizenship  · Immigration  · Landlord and Tenant Rights  · Small Claims  · Welfare Law  · Strata Law  · Referrals
Chapter Fifteen:
Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making
Chapter Sixteen:
Wills and Estate Administration
Chapter Seventeen:
Citizenship
Chapter Eighteen:
Immigration Law
Chapter Nineteen:
Landlord and Tenant Law
Chapter Twenty:
Small Claims and the CRT
I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Do You Have a Claim? · IV. Choosing the Proper Forum · V. Starting a Claim · VI. Responding to a Claim · VII. Default Order · VIII. How a Claim Proceeds · IX. Pre-Trial Applications · X. Mediation · XI. Settlement Conferences · XII. Trial/Pre-Trial Conferences · XIII. Trial Preparation · XIV. Trials · XV. Costs and Penalties · XVI. Appeals · XVII. Enforcement of a Judgement · XVIII. LSLAP Program Information · Appendix A: Registries · Appendix B: Demand Letter · Appendix C: Notice of Claim · Appendix D: Reply to Claim · Appendix E: Glossary · Appendix F: Limitation Periods · Appendix G: Causes of Action · Appendix H: Court Fees · Appendix I: Tribunal Fees · Appendix J: Settlement Conference · Appendix K: Payment Hearing · Appendix L: Appeal
Chapter Twenty One:
Welfare Law
Chapter Twenty Two:
Strata Law
Chapter Twenty Three:
Referrals
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