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Statement of Defence — Superior Court
If you have been served with a Statement of Claim in Ontario Superior Court, you have a limited time to deliver a Statement of Defence. This package covers the drafting of your Defence — responding to the plaintiff's allegations, setting out your position, and raising any applicable defences or counterclaims to be addressed. Acting quickly is critical: missing the defence deadline can result in default judgment against you.
Rush available — contact us immediately if you have been served
Ontario
What Is Included
- Review of Statement of Claim and supporting documents (up to 30 pages)
- Consultation to review your defence and instructions (up to 60 minutes)
- Drafting of Statement of Defence
- One round of revisions
- Guidance on filing and service deadlines
What Is Not Included
- Counterclaim drafting (assessed separately)
- Court filing fees
- Process server or service fees
- Subsequent steps (discoveries, motions, trial)
- Ongoing litigation representation
Who This Service Is For
Individuals served with a Statement of Claim in Ontario Superior Court
Businesses named as defendants in a civil action
Parties who need to respond to a lawsuit quickly
Information Required from You
- 1Copy of the Statement of Claim you received
- 2Date you were served
- 3Full description of your position and defence
- 4Copies of relevant contracts, communications, or documents
Common Add-Ons
Counterclaim draftingFrom $1,500 + HST
Affidavit of ServiceFrom $150 + HST
Frequently Asked Questions
Important Limitations
- •You have a limited time to deliver a Statement of Defence after being served. Missing this deadline can result in default judgment.
- •Do not delay — contact us immediately if you have been served.
- •This package covers drafting only. Court filing fees are additional.
Fixed fee
$3,000
Plus HST
CategoryCivil Litigation
TimelineRush available — contact us immediately if you have been served
JurisdictionOntario
Requesting does not create a lawyer-client relationship. Subject to conflict check and acceptance.
Prices are for the stated scope only. Additional complexity, urgency, disbursements, HST, or government fees may apply.
Fixed fee
$3,000
Plus HST