Small Claims Court in Ontario: What to Expect
A step-by-step walk through filing a claim, serving the other side, the settlement conference, and what happens at trial, with realistic timelines and costs.
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A step-by-step walk through filing a claim, serving the other side, the settlement conference, and what happens at trial, with realistic timelines and costs.
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