Small Claims Court — Defence
If you have been served with a Plaintiff's Claim in Small Claims Court, you must file a Defence within 20 days or risk a default judgment. This package covers the drafting of your Defence — responding to the plaintiff's claim, setting out your position, and raising any applicable defences. Acting quickly is critical.
What Is Included
- Review of Plaintiff's Claim and supporting documents (up to 20 pages)
- Consultation to understand your defence (up to 45 minutes)
- Drafting of Defence (Form 9A)
- One round of revisions
- Filing deadline guidance
What Is Not Included
- Court filing fees
- Representation at settlement conferences or trial
- Defendant's Claim (separate add-on)
- Documents beyond 20 pages
Who This Service Is For
Information Required from You
- 1Copy of the Plaintiff's Claim (Form 7A) you received
- 2Date you were served
- 3Description of your defence and position
- 4Copies of relevant contracts, invoices, or communications
Common Add-Ons
Frequently Asked Questions
Important Limitations
- •You have 20 days from being served to file a Defence. Missing this deadline can result in default judgment against you.
- •Do not delay — contact us immediately if you have been served.
- •Court filing fees are additional.
Fixed fee
$2,500
Plus HST; stated disbursements and third-party costs extra
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Fixed fee
$2,500
Plus HST; stated disbursements and third-party costs extra