Ontario small claims court guide 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Ontario Small Claims Court Defence form in the editor.
2. Ensure your name and address are correctly filled out at the top of the form. This is crucial for receiving any court documents related to your case.
3. In the section where you state your disagreement, clearly outline what you disagree with and provide reasons. If applicable, indicate any agreement with parts of the claim.
4. Attach copies of any supporting documents that bolster your case. If you intend to propose a payment plan, specify how much you will pay and when.
5. If there are multiple parties involved, complete an Additional Parties form (Form 1A) and attach it behind page one of your Defence form.
6. Once completed, serve your Defence form and attachments on all other parties involved in the case and complete an Affidavit of Service (Form 8A).
7. Finally, file your Defence and Affidavit of Service at the court office where the claim was filed within 20 days of receiving the claim. Remember to pay any required filing fees.

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