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|lessonname= Consumer Law Lesson Module}} | |lessonname= Consumer Law Lesson Module}} | ||
Suppose you loaned someone an amount of money. They promised to pay the debt within three months. But they did not pay the debt. | Suppose you loaned someone an amount of money. They promised to pay the debt within three months. But they did not pay the debt. | ||
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==When do I go to court?== | ==When do I go to court?== | ||
In small claims court, people can settle their differences in cases worth anywhere up to $35,000. Small claims court has less formal and less complicated rules and procedures than Supreme Court. For example, the forms you use in small claims court are the “fill-in-the-blank” type. | |||
If your claim is for under $5,000, it will go before an online "tribunal" called the [https://civilresolutionbc.ca Civil Resolution Tribunal]. A tribunal is a form of court that helps people resolve their disputes quickly and affordably. The CRT encourages a collaborative approach to resolving disputes. | |||
To collect more than $ | There are small claims courts located [https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/helpmap/service/1014 throughout the province]. Learn what's involved in [https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/question/commonquestion/1101 taking someone to small claims court]. | ||
To collect more than $35,000, you have to go to BC’s Supreme Court. This is more complicated and expensive than small claims court. To find out how to make a claim in Supreme Court, go to [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca www.clicklaw.bc.ca] and type "Supreme Court" in the search box. Some British Columbia communities have a [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/helpmap/service/1111 Justice Access Centre] where staff can give you information about bringing a claim in Supreme Court. | |||
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==Getting legal help from a lawyer== | ==Getting legal help from a lawyer== | ||
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To find out more about debt collection law within BC, visit [http://www.debtrightsbc.ca Consumer Protection BC]. | To find out more about debt collection law within BC, visit [http://www.debtrightsbc.ca Consumer Protection BC]. | ||
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