In Small Claims Court you can sue for maximum amount of $35,000 excluding costs and interest. In civil litigation, the person who sues called: Plaintiff and the person being sued called Defendant. Defendant can sue Plaintiff back in Counter-Claim, or can sue another Defendant, if there’s more than one, in Cross-Claim. Below you can find some examples of claims, which can be resolved in Small Claims Court:
* You have been fired. You want termination and often severance money from your former Employer;
* You want to have your invoice paid, and Defendant states that you performed defective work or provided faulty goods or services in the defence;
* You sue for return of a deposit, or a security deposit;
* You want your property back from your neighbour, friend, colleague, etc.;
* You sue for damages to your property, or for your injuries;
* You want a compensation from a Travel Agency for lousy trip;
* You claim damage to your car from uninsured driver;
* Car Rental Company sues you for damages to the rented car;
* You won in court, and now you want to get your money.