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Suing in Canada When a Person Owes You Money
If you are suing in Canada in Small Claims Court because someone owes you money, you may first want to think it through.
Did you have a contract with the person or do you have other evidence or witnesses to support your case? If the answer is no, you may want to think about how, if your case goes to trial, you are going to prove your money claim.
Why does the person owe you money? Did you lose money out of your pocket or is your money claim for pain, suffering, time or aggravation? Cases for pain, suffering and aggravation can be challenging to pursue when suing in Canada in the Small Claims court.
Does the person who you are suing in Canada have a job, good income or own a home? So you know their banking information. If you are planning to sue someone who is unemployed and/or has no assets you may want to proceed with caution before making the money claim.
After you spend the time and money to sue someone in the Ontario Small Claims court, you will need to collect your money. Some common remedies are wage garnishments, freezing a bank account or placing a lien on property.
With that said if you are suing someone pursuant to a contract and the individual is employed and/or owns a home, there is a higher likelihood that if you were successful obtaining judgment that you would be able to collect your money.
For more information about the Ontario Small Claims court visit www.easycourt.ca.
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