Small claims

You can bring many civil law disputes for amounts from $5,001 to $35,000 to the BC Provincial Court's small claims court.

Small claims

Claims up to $5,000

Most claims for up to $5,000 go to the Civil Resolution Tribunal. Find out when these claims may come to small claims court.

Claims from $5,001 to $35,000

Learn the steps in most small claims cases and how they are sometimes different in Vancouver and Richmond. Claims over $35,000 go to BC Supreme Court.

Getting ready for small claims court

See what you can sue about in small claims court and how to get started. Then use tips and tools to get ready for a settlement conference, trial conference and trial.

Small claims orders picklists

Standard wording of common small claims court orders.

Enforcing small claims orders

After the judge makes a decision, there are different ways to make sure the other party follows the court order.

Bringing a support person to small claims court

If you will not have a lawyer at your trial, you may be able to have someone sit beside you for quiet support.

Alternatives to small claims court

Ways to settle a dispute without going to court.