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Complying with all of the court’s rules and orders will ensure that the claim is heard as soon as possible. | Complying with all of the court’s rules and orders will ensure that the claim is heard as soon as possible. | ||
== A | == A. Vancouver (Robson Square) and Richmond Small Claims == | ||
=== 1. Claims of $5,001-$10,000 === | === 1. Claims of $5,001-$10,000 === | ||
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If the claimant or counterclaimant is in the business of lending money or extending credit and is suing for a debt that arises from a loan or the extension of credit, a summary trial will be scheduled pursuant to Rule 9.2 of the ''SCR''; except for the trial, no other court appearances are typically required. The trial will be held before a judge and usually takes fewer than 30 minutes to complete. | If the claimant or counterclaimant is in the business of lending money or extending credit and is suing for a debt that arises from a loan or the extension of credit, a summary trial will be scheduled pursuant to Rule 9.2 of the ''SCR''; except for the trial, no other court appearances are typically required. The trial will be held before a judge and usually takes fewer than 30 minutes to complete. | ||
== | == B. Surrey, North Vancouver, Victoria, or Nanaimo == | ||
=== 1. Claims of $10,000 or Less === | === 1. Claims of $10,000 or Less === | ||
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Any party to a proceeding where the amount of a claim, counterclaim, or third-party notice exceeds $10,000 '''may''' initiate Rule 7.3 of the ''SCR'' which is mediation. Following mediation or if mediation is not initiated, a settlement conference will be scheduled unless the claim relates to a motor vehicle accident where only liability for property damage is disputed. The final step is a trial pursuant to Rule 10 of the ''SCR''. | Any party to a proceeding where the amount of a claim, counterclaim, or third-party notice exceeds $10,000 '''may''' initiate Rule 7.3 of the ''SCR'' which is mediation. Following mediation or if mediation is not initiated, a settlement conference will be scheduled unless the claim relates to a motor vehicle accident where only liability for property damage is disputed. The final step is a trial pursuant to Rule 10 of the ''SCR''. | ||
== | == C. Other Registries == | ||
=== 1. Claims of $10,000 or Less === | === 1. Claims of $10,000 or Less === | ||
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If the parties do not reach an agreement at mediation on all issues, the registrar may set (a) a settlement conference (if a settlement conference has not been completed); (b) a trial (if a settlement conference has been completed); or (c) a trial conference (''SCR'', Rule 7.3(53)). | If the parties do not reach an agreement at mediation on all issues, the registrar may set (a) a settlement conference (if a settlement conference has not been completed); (b) a trial (if a settlement conference has been completed); or (c) a trial conference (''SCR'', Rule 7.3(53)). | ||
== | == D. Civil Resolution Tribunal ($5,000 or less) == | ||
The Civil Resolution Tribunal is designed to facilitate dispute resolution in a way that is accessible, fast, economical, and flexible. It relies heavily on electronic communication tools. It focuses on the resolution by agreement of the parties first, and by the tribunal’s binding decisions if no agreement is reached. | The Civil Resolution Tribunal is designed to facilitate dispute resolution in a way that is accessible, fast, economical, and flexible. It relies heavily on electronic communication tools. It focuses on the resolution by agreement of the parties first, and by the tribunal’s binding decisions if no agreement is reached. |
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