Howdy All

I have a friend whose wishes to sue an Organisation through Small Claims Court.
He has decided to do this after a number of Lawyers have advised him
this is the best option in his case. He has explained to me that the
case is neither clear cut and the opposing party will almost retain
their own legal council.

He feels he needs some really good informtion as to how the Small Claims
process operates (in Ontario, Canada) in order to maximize hs chances
of winning. (In terms of the issue he is very knowledgeable)

Thus my questions are:

1. Are there any really good web sites, pamphlets or books which
describe in layman's terms how the small Claims Court system operates
in Ontario Canada?
1. Is there any service which  for a reasonable fee will provide advice, 
  Coaching etc the best way to handle the case (My friend is prepared to pay a 
  maximum of $500.00 for such  help.)

Yours   Truly

Mongolia

Dear mongolia-ga;

Thank you for allowing me to answer your interesting question. 

?Are there any really good web sites, pamphlets or books which
describe in layman's terms how the small Claims Court system operates
in Ontario Canada??

The clerks in the Small Claims Courts offices will not guide you on
how to prepare your case or provide legal help. If you get lucky you
may find one who is not too busy to assist you in correctly filling
out the forms, but don't count on it. Your best bet is to get their
information booklets and forms and follow the instructions to the
letter or your case may be tossed out.

Here is a description of the basic process of Small Claims Court so
you?ll have a fundamental understanding of what to expect:

SMALL CLAIMS COURT OVERVIEW
http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/buho/gucoho/smclco/smclco_009.cfm

The Small Claims Court Guides to Procedures can be found here on the
Ontario Attorney General?s website:

http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/courts/guides/
http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/courts/scc/
FORMS: http://www.ontariocourtforms.on.ca/english/forms/scc/index.jsp



?Is there any service which for a reasonable fee will provide advice,
Coaching etc the best way to handle the case (My friend is prepared to
pay a maximum of $500.00 for such help.)?

Yes, in addition, you should read this copy of a booklet here entitled
?How to Make the Small Claims Court Work for You? and a self-help
Guide to the Small Claims Court

PARALEGAL ADVICE
http://www.paralegaladvice.com/scc/smallclaims.htm
This site also offers a free referral service where you can get Paralegal advice
http://www.paralegaladvice.com/referrals/referral.php
Paralegal advice in your area
http://www.paralegaladvice.com/advertise/advertisepla.htm

Alternatively, one can obtain guidance, assistance and/or
representation from one of these qualified attorneys and
organizations:

LAWYER LOCATE
http://www.lawyerlocate.ca/lawyers/canada_subs.php?SubCategoryID=52


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Tutuzdad-ga ? Google Answers Researcher



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Mongolia

The Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General website may have what you seek.
Try http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/courts/scc/