Pre-trial review

Information on preparing your case before going to court for the pre-trial review.

 

Once a defence is filed in your case, the court will send each of the parties a notice telling with ​the date and time of the pre-trial review. 

The pre-trial review is your first da​y in court. It is an opportunity for you and the the other party to settle the case. If your case does not settle, the magistrate or registrar will make orders to get your case ready for hearing. If you want a subpoena, you should ask for permission at the pre-trial review. 

Pre-trial reviews are dealt with remotely in the Small Claims Division unless the Court has granted leave (permission) for the parties to appear in person. 

  • Alert

    If you move, or change your mailing address, at any time during your case, you must notify both the court and the other party. You should do this by filling in Form 76- notice of change of address for service. 

  • Alert

    ​​If the claim is about a consu​mer credit debt, such as a bank loan, credit card or car loan, you should consider External Dispute Resolution (EDR). There are lots of benefits of trying to resolve the dispute through EDR​, rather than through court. For more information, see Disputes with banks or credit providers​.