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For example, if you are owed money for wages, the Alberta Employment Standards Office may be able to help you. The amount of money you are asking for determines which Court to bring your action in. In the Small Claims Court, your claim must be for $25,000 or less.
Be polite and formal in the tone of the letter. Mention the previous letter you received. Give a brief yet concise response to the claim letter sent to you. End on a positive and courteous tone.
Go to the courthouse. The small claims court clerk will supply you with the necessary forms (a summons and a complaint form) to begin your action. List your name as the plaintiff. You are the person filing the lawsuit.
Negotiate with the plaintiff to try and come to an agreement about settling the matter. You may be able to agree that the statement of claim is withdrawn. This means there will be no judgment against you. 200b200bPay the full amount owed and notify the court by filing a document called a notice of payment.
Litigants or parties representing themselves in court without the assistance of an attorney are known as pro se litigants. Pro se is Latin for in one's own behalf. The right to appear pro se in a civil case in federal court is defined by statute 28 U.S.C. § 1654.
Provide the name of the court at the top of the Answer. You can find the information on the summons. List the name of the plaintiff on the left side. Write the case number on the right side of the Answer. Address the Judge and discuss your side of the case. Ask the judge to dismiss the case.
Small claims court is limited to claims of $10,000 or less. However, third-party complaints, personal injury claims, and actions based in tort are limited to claims of $5,000 or less. Claims exceeding the maximum amount allowed must be filed in civil court.
Electronically filed cases are subject to a fee of $20 per case per party. See page 4. CSS = court support services surcharge, 814.85: $51 for claims $10,000 or less, $169 for claims over $10,000, $68 for claims other than money judgments.
Go to the courthouse. The small claims court clerk will supply you with the necessary forms (a summons and a complaint form) to begin your action. List your name as the plaintiff. You are the person filing the lawsuit.