Russell Hawkins Family Law Group
Serving Calgary and Northeast Calgary communities
Litigation
In Ontario an individual, business, or corporation may sue another individual, business or corporation for a maximum of $25,000.00. The legal entity suing is called the Plaintiff and the legal entity defending is called the Defendant.
Recently the amount of money a Plaintiff can claim against a Defendant was increased from $10,000.00 to $25,000.00.
Amount of damages (money) that a Plaintiff can claim, it is recommended that you retain a lawyer who is familiar with the law and the rules associated with the court.
At Russell Hawkins Family Law Group we take pride representing both Plaintiffs and Defendants in the Ontario Small Claims Court.
The essence of Civil Litigation is when an individual, business or corporation sues another individual, business or corporation for monetary damage or for another civil remedy.
The legal entity suing is called the Plaintiff and the legal entity defending is called the Defendant. Unlike the Small Claims Court, there is no cap on the Amount of monetary damages that can be claimed.
There are many reasons why and situations where a legal entity may commence a claim against another legal entity. Many common reasons are for breach of contract and tort (you believe you have suffered a loss or harm).
The Rules of Civil Procedure and time limits are quite strict and it is recommended that you seek the advice of a lawyer before commencing or defending a claim. At Russell Hawkins Family Law Group we take pride representing both Plaintiffs and Defendants regarding Civil Litigation matters.
“Russell is an outstanding family lawyer. My wife and I were thrilled with his ability to make complex legal concepts incredibly easy to understand. Thanks to his strategic recommendations, both my business and my family are now thoroughly protected. We were especially impressed by his team's unwavering commitment to providing extraordinary service!”
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