Know Your Rights When Being Sued in Small Claims Court (2024)

Know Your Rights When Being Sued in Small Claims Court (1)

If a notice of claim names you as a defendant in a Small Claims Court lawsuit, learn what options you have, how to act on them, and what happens next.

What you should know

What happens next

Who can help

  • This information applies to British Columbia, Canada
  • Reviewed for legal accuracy in August 2017
  • Time to read: 7 minutes

Reviewed for legal accuracy by

Anna Kurt, Ganapathi Law Group

Know Your Rights When Being Sued in Small Claims Court (2)

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This information from People’s Law School explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia, Canada. The information is not intended as legal advice. See our disclaimer.

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