Your disputes
Small claims
The Small Claims Division at the Court of Québec hears applications where the amount in dispute is $15,000 or less (not including interest).
- Maximum amount of claim
- Mediation at the Small Claims Division
- Sending a formal notice before filing an application
- Who can sue or be sued?
- Time limit for filing an application (prescription)
- Where to file an application
- Process and help for the applicant
- Options available to the defendant
- Conduct of the hearing
- Small claims judgment
- Cost of procedures and payment of Court costs
Negotiation
Negotiation is used in all dispute prevention and resolution process. Negotiation refers to voluntary communications and discussions between two or more persons undertaken in order to resolve a dispute.
Dispute prevention and resolution (DPR) processes
Dispute prevention and resolution (DPR) processes offer a way to prevent or resolve a misunderstanding, problem, dispute or conflict.
The processes are voluntary, and the parties must opt for a specific process by mutual agreement.
The various processes are generally based on cooperation and participation by the parties, in order to find a solution that is satisfactory for all parties.
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Civil proceedings
The field of civil law deals with relations between individual parties. If you want to assert or defend your rights against another person or company, you must go through the civil courts.
Sending a formal notice before filing an application
In some types of proceedings, a formal notice is required, and you may lose your case simply because you failed to send a notice. It is better not to take the risk: you should always send a formal notice before beginning proceedings.
