Ontario Small Claims Court Defendant's Claim (Form 10A)
How to file a Defendant's Claim (Form 10A) in Ontario Small Claims Court — when to counterclaim, the 20-day deadline, fees, and third-party claims.
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How to File a Defence Online in Ontario Small Claims Court
Step-by-step guide to e-filing Form 9A through Small Claims Court Submissions Online — uploads, fees, confirmation, and common rejection reasons.
Form 15A Motion in Ontario Small Claims Court
How to file a Notice of Motion (Form 15A) in Ontario Small Claims Court — when you need one, the supporting affidavit, costs, and hearing procedures.
How Long Does Small Claims Court Take in Ontario?
A realistic timeline for Ontario Small Claims Court from service to judgment — deadlines, settlement conferences, trial dates, and what causes delays.
How to Serve a Defence in Ontario Small Claims Court
Rules for serving Form 9A on the plaintiff in Ontario Small Claims Court — personal service, mail, email, proof of service (Form 8A), and common pitfalls.
Ontario Small Claims Court Defendant Rights
Your rights as a defendant in Ontario Small Claims Court — responding, legal representation, fair hearing, language, costs limits, and appeal options.
Ontario Small Claims Court Form 9A Defence
How to complete and file Form 9A (Statement of Defence) in Ontario Small Claims Court — sections, fees, deadlines, and common mistakes to avoid.
Ontario Small Claims Court Proposal to Pay
How to admit a claim and propose payment terms in Ontario Small Claims Court — Form 9A payment proposals, Terms of Payment Hearings, and what happens next.
Ontario Small Claims Court Virtual Hearing: What to Expect
How virtual hearings work in Ontario Small Claims Court — Zoom and videoconference procedures, what to prepare, screen sharing, and etiquette rules.
Served With a Small Claims Court Claim in Ontario? What to Do
Just been served with a Plaintiff's Claim (Form 7A) in Ontario? Here's what the papers mean, your 20-day deadline, and the four options you have.
How to Set Aside a Noting in Default in Ontario Small Claims Court
Missed the 20-day deadline to file a Defence in Ontario Small Claims Court? Here's how to bring a motion to set aside the default and get back in the case.
Sued by a Contractor in Ontario Small Claims Court
A homeowner's guide to defending a contractor's claim in Ontario Small Claims Court — defective work, scope disputes, the Construction Act boundary, and evidence.