Small Claims Court
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January 22, 2010 |  |
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On January 1, 2010, the maximum value of a claim in Small Claims Court increased from $10,000.00 to $25,000.00.
If you are served with a claim, review the helpful 'tips' in the following article.
If you are considering commencing a claim, be aware of the general two year limitation period (there are some exceptions), which means that a claim must be commenced within two years of the date on which the claim was discovered.
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