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This website provides information, not legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, please consult a lawyer. What is Small Claims Court?
Small Claims Court is within the Civil Division of the Saskatchewan Provincial Court. Claims cannot exceed $20,000 in value. Disputes involving title to land, slander, libel, bankruptcy, false imprisonment or malicious prosecution must be handled at Queen's Bench. This Court is meant to be an easier and less expensive way to resolve disputes. People can approach the Court knowing that the staff can help prepare the necessary forms and that the judge is skilled in settling disputes. While lawyers can handle Small Claims cases, most people choose to represent themselves. The emphasis when issuing claims is on facts rather than procedural or legal technicalities. This website contains all the required forms and documents. There are also links to other helpful sources of information. This flowchart shows how a case moves through the Small Claims Process and includes links to all required documents and forms. This information is also contained in a Practice Directive. Are there samples that I can follow when drafting my Claim?
After you have reviewed how a case goes to Small Claims Court and you have read the articles called Should I Sue? and Starting Your Action, you can access sample claim forms and instructions here. Where Can I Get More Information?
The Alberta Branch of the Canadian Bar Association offers a video entitled, A Successful Day in Court. The Public Legal Education Association of Saskatchewan Inc. publishes a Small Claims Pamphlet. There are additional sources of information and legal assistance in the community. Small Claims matters handled under the authority of the Small Claims Act How Can I Contact the Court Office?
For a listing of the Provincial Court Offices and how to contact them, visit the Court Locations and Sittings. Frequently Asked Questions
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