Difference between revisions of "Suing Someone in Small Claims Court"
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==What happens if the defendant opposes your claim?== | ==What happens if the defendant opposes your claim?== | ||
The defendant may file a Reply disputing all or part of your claim. The Small Claims Court registry will send you a copy. Refer to script [Being Sued in Small Claims Court (Script 167)|167] on "Being Sued in Small Claims Court" for more on what the defendant has to do. | The defendant may file a Reply disputing all or part of your claim. The Small Claims Court registry will send you a copy. Refer to script [[Being Sued in Small Claims Court (Script 167)|167]] on "Being Sued in Small Claims Court" for more on what the defendant has to do. | ||
The registry then usually sets a date for a 45-minute meeting called a “settlement conference,” which a judge also attends. The purpose of the settlement conference is to try to resolve some or all of the issues between you and the defendant before going to trial. The judge will give their opinion of the case. | The registry then usually sets a date for a 45-minute meeting called a “settlement conference,” which a judge also attends. The purpose of the settlement conference is to try to resolve some or all of the issues between you and the defendant before going to trial. The judge will give their opinion of the case. | ||