Toutes les réclamations ne se règlent pas de la même façon. Au Québec, la Division des petites créances traite les demandes de 15 000 $ ou moins, sans avocat à l’audience, alors que les dossiers plus importants ou complexes relèvent d’autres tribunaux. Pour orienter votre démarche selon les règles de la justice civile québécoise, utilisez l’outil ci-dessous.
Indiquez le montant réclamé, la nature du litige et à qui vous faites face. L’assistant vous oriente vers la voie la plus adaptée.
| Rule Criterion | |
|---|---|
| Amount | $15,000 or less |
| Representation | No lawyer to represent you at the hearing |
| A | formal notice is usually required |
| Reduced | legal fees |
| Higher | amount or complex case: other court |
High amount, injunction, strategic file… Talk to our civil and commercial litigation lawyers.
Request a consultationThe limit is $15,000. Beyond that, the claim falls under another court.
You cannot be represented by a lawyer at the small claims hearing, but a lawyer can advise you in advance to prepare your case.
Yes, in general, a formal notice is required before filing a small claims claim.
Yes, under certain conditions (including a limited number of employees). The assistant can help you see things more clearly.
This tool provides general legal information and does not constitute legal advice or a solicitor-client relationship. Every situation is unique. To assess your rights, consult a lawyer. abg&cj company, civil and commercial litigation lawyers in Montreal – 438-508-2356.