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Tiger Woods Fan Sues PGA in Small Claims Court

A Tiger Woods Fan was ejected from a golf tournament for wearing a bright orange tiger suit.  It wasn’t Tiger Woods who complained.  Rather, it was his playing partner, Angel Cabrera.  The fan has sued the PGA in the Small … Continue reading

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Balls Dragged in to Small Claims Court

If this headline caught your attention, you’re not the only one.  Apparently, a Labor MP  in the UK by the name of Ed Balls was taken to Small Claims Court by his landlord.  Click here for the full story on Balls.

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Mr. Small Claims Court Publishes Handbook!

I am extremely pleased to announce that Mr. Small Claims Court has published a handbook I wrote on Small Claims Court, aptly titled, “The Ontario Small Claims Court Handbook”!  You can get more information and order a copy on my LuLu spotlight … Continue reading

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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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Spitz, Spits Back in Small Claims Court over Counterfeit Bills Spit Out by Bank

Richard Spitz has sued the Bank of America in the Small Claims Court for allegedly spitting out counterfeit bills.  After feeling that the Bank was spitting it back in his face , Spitz decided to do something about it and spit it back … Continue reading

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The Not So Simple Life in Small Claims Court

yet another columnist advising to obtain legal advice before suing in the small claims court.  Says small claims court does not mean “simple court”.

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U Pass, U Go 2 Small Claims Court

Ever pay for something you don’t need?  Ever do anything about it?  These 9 University of Ottawa Students did.  They took UPass to Small Claims Court . They’re looking for reimbursement for being forced to pay for a bus pass they don’t use.  … Continue reading

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Coaches Corner

Small Claims Court judge recommends spending some money on coaching (read consulting) with a lawyer prior to proceeding to small claims court.  Wise advice.   See the article here.

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