Difference between revisions of "Small Claims Trials (20:XIV)"

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Parties should watch at least one trial in order to familiarise themselves with the correct procedure.  
Parties should watch at least one trial in order to familiarise themselves with the correct procedure.  


== A. Simplified Trial for Claims up to $5,000 ==
== A. Simplified Trial for Claims: $5,000 - $10,000 ==


A Rule 9.1 simplified trial is set for one hour before an adjudicator. An adjudicator will usually be a justice of the peace but may occasionally be a judge. A justice of the peace adjudicator is referred to as “Your Worship”. Simplified trials are held in the evening in  Vancouver and during the day in Richmond.  
A Rule 9.1 simplified trial is set for one hour before an adjudicator. An adjudicator will usually be a justice of the peace but may occasionally be a judge. A justice of the peace adjudicator is referred to as “Your Worship”. Simplified trials are held in the evening in  Vancouver and during the day in Richmond.