Civil Division of Provincial/Territorial Court

A division of the Provincial/Territorial Court that covers a range of non-criminal issues involving civil issues and litigation. Many matters may be handled by a body known as the Small Claims Court, which has jurisdiction in civil matters involving a maximum dollar amount which varies from province to province (territory to territory) but is usually in the $5,000 - $12,000 range. The claim must be for debt, damages, recovery of personal property or specific performance relative to or regarding cancellation of a contract. Small Claims Court strives for a more informal procedural system where individuals often represent themselves.