In which Small Claims Court office should I file my claim?

Deciding where to file your claim is an important decision. A claim must be filed in the court office that satisfies any of the following criteria:

• • The court in the territorial division where the cause of action arose (i.e. where the event took place or problem occurred);
  • The court in the territorial division in which the defendant lives or carries on business (if there are several defendants, then it can be the court in the territorial division in which any one of them lives or carries on business); or
  • At the court’s place of sitting that is nearest to the place where the defendant lives or carries on business (if there are several defendants, then it can be the court nearest to the place in which any one of them lives or carries on business).

By any means if you are unsure of where to file your claim after reviewing the criteria, you can call the court house where you believe the claim should be filed and speak with the court clerk to confirm.