Small claims

Find out about the Small Claims Tribunals and the process to file a small claim.

Find out what it means if you receive a notice about a small claim made against you and what you need to do.

A small claim may lead to different outcomes, depending on the order made by the Small Claims Tribunals.

Both the claimant and the respondent must attend court. Find out what to prepare and expect for consultations and hearings at the Small Claims Tribunals.

If you did not attend a Small Claims Tribunals court session, a default order may be made against you. You may apply to set aside this order within a month of the order date.

The claimant or counterclaimant may execute or enforce an order by the Small Claims Tribunals if the other party does not comply with it.

The claimant or respondent may appeal against a decision by the Small Claims Tribunals under specific circumstances. Find out about the process and the fees payable.