How to start a Superior Court claim in Ontario

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1. Write the problem in one paragraph first

   Who did what, when, how much money or what order you want, and why they are responsible.

2. Confirm this is not Small Claims or family court

   Small Claims uses Form 7A and has a monetary limit. Family uses Form 8 / 8A. Superior Court civil claims use the Rules of Civil Procedure.

3. Download Form 4A, Form 14A, Form 4C and usually Form 14F

   They are on the Rules of Civil Procedure list under Court Forms. A typical issued claim is that package, not a lone page.

4. Fill Form 14A in numbered paragraphs

   Legal names, addresses for service, and a clear amount if you claim money.

5. Issue the claim and pay the fee or use fee waiver

   The issued date starts later deadlines.

6. Serve each defendant and file proof of service

   Then wait for Form 18A Statement of Defence or consider default next steps.

Official law on this site: courts-of-justice-act.

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