Monthly Archives: January 2011

Google and Small Claims Court

I have noticed in my own practice how technology has played a role in obtaining evidence, locations of the debtors, etc.  Google is a common tool, and this story in the Ottawa Citizen about a small claims court litigant utilizing … Continue reading

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Mr. Small Claims Court in the National Post

Here’s an excellent article by Drew Hassleback, Legal Post Editor of the Financial Post, about collecting from deadbeats.  Even better is that he quotes me on behalf of Mr. Small Claims Court!

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Jordan Farkas Article Spurs Change to Rules of Service!

In a recent article published by the Law Times, I bemoaned the 2010 change to service in the Rules of the Small Claims Court where a Defendant himself had to verify receipt of a claim served by registered mail or courier.  … Continue reading

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