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: $5, | == A. Simplified Trial for Claims: $5,001 - $10,000 == | ||
Vancouver (Robson Square) and Richmond hold simplified trials pursuant to Rule 9.1. Simplified trials are 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. | |||
The parties must each file a Trial Statement at least 14 days before the trial date and serve each other party at least 7 days before the trial (Rules 9.1(17) and (18)). There are penalties for failing to comply to comply with these timelines (Rule 9.1(19)). | The parties must each file a Trial Statement at least 14 days before the trial date and serve each other party at least 7 days before the trial (Rules 9.1(17) and (18)). There are penalties for failing to comply to comply with these timelines (Rule 9.1(19)). | ||