Increase in Limit for Small Claims Court Actions

Online, January 5, 2011 (Newswire.com) - The limit for the Small Claims Court in Ontario increased to $25,000 effective January 1st, 2010. This increase in the limit recognizes the costs and time commitment of litigation and enhances access for self represented individuals or others to the justice system. It recognizes the need within this dollar range to have access to justice while not being required to incur significant legal costs.

Natale law Offices has a significant amount of experience representing creditors in Small Claims Court. Natale law Offices believes the system works efficiently and effectively to ensure its clients obtain judgment and have access to all enforcement remedies.

A judgment once obtained may be enforced through a variety of methods. The most successful is garnishment of employment income. This allows for steady payments of the outstanding judgment. Another successful tool regularly relied on by Natale law offices is the garnishment of bank accounts. If a bank account is located and garnished the entire amount in the bank account is typically subject to seizure and application against the judgment.

Deanna Sgro