The Small Claims Court has jurisdiction for claims of damages or losses up to $35,000 (excluding interest and costs). Matters before this court include:

• Contracts (breach of contract, agreement, warranty)

• Debts (unpaid invoices, loans, credit cards)

• Employment (terminations, wrongful dismissals)

• Property Damage (renovations, roof leaks, foundation cracks, personal and household items)

• Product Liability (manufacturer defects)

• Torts (wrongs between parties, negligence, nuisance, misrepresentation)

• Neighbour Disputes (noise, odour, tree obstruction, fence extension, retaining walls)

• Defamation (harm to person or business reputation)

• Occupier's Liability (breach of duty of care to others)

• Personal Injuries (slip and falls, dog bites, abuse, threats, mental suffering)