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If you are seeking '''up to $5,000''', you can file a claim with the [https://civilresolutionbc.ca/ Civil Resolution Tribunal]. The tribunal is an online system designed for people to represent themselves.
If you are seeking '''up to $5,000''', you can file a claim with the [https://civilresolutionbc.ca/ Civil Resolution Tribunal]. The tribunal is an online system designed for people to represent themselves.


For amounts '''between $5,000 and $35,000''', you would sue in [http://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/types-of-cases/small-claims-matters Small Claims Court]. Many people represent themselves in this court. It’s less expensive and less risky than going to Supreme Court. If the debtor owes you more than $35,000, you can sue in Small Claims Court for up to $35,000 and forget the rest. See our information on [[Suing Someone in Small Claims Court (Script 166)|Small Claims Court]] (no. 166 to 168).
For amounts '''between $5,000 and $35,000''', you would sue in [http://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/types-of-cases/small-claims-matters Small Claims Court]. Many people represent themselves in this court. It’s less expensive and less risky than going to Supreme Court. If the debtor owes you more than $35,000, you can sue in Small Claims Court for up to $35,000 and forget the rest. See our information on [[Suing Someone in Small Claims Court (Script 166)|Small Claims Court]] (no. [[Suing Someone in Small Claims Court (Script 166)|166]] to [[Going to Trial in Small Claims Court (Script 168)|168]]).


For amounts '''over $35,000''', you would sue in [https://www.supremecourtbc.ca/ BC Supreme Court].
For amounts '''over $35,000''', you would sue in [https://www.supremecourtbc.ca/ BC Supreme Court].
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