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Once a Notice of Claim has been filed with the registry and a Reply submitted by the defendant, the registry usually sets a date for a 45-minute meeting called a “settlement conference” attended by a judge. The purpose of the settlement conference is to attempt to resolve some or all of the issues between you and the defendant before going to trial. At this conference, the judge will give their opinion of the case. | Once a Notice of Claim has been filed with the registry and a Reply submitted by the defendant, the registry usually sets a date for a 45-minute meeting called a “settlement conference” attended by a judge. The purpose of the settlement conference is to attempt to resolve some or all of the issues between you and the defendant before going to trial. At this conference, the judge will give their opinion of the case. | ||
In | In Vancouver Robson Square registry, you and the defendant may have to attend a free session of mediation before the settlement conference. The Small Claims Rules determine whether mediation is mandatory or optional, depending on the type and amount of claim. If you must attend mediation, the mediator will try to help you and the defendant to come to an agreement about some or all of the disputed matters. | ||
If the issues aren’t fully resolved at the settlement conference or mediation, the matter will be set for trial. | If the issues aren’t fully resolved at the settlement conference or mediation, the matter will be set for trial. | ||
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'''The above was last reviewed for accuracy by Jack Montpellier.''' | '''The above was last reviewed for accuracy by Jack Montpellier.''' | ||
