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''Canada Business Corporations Act'', RSC 1985, c C-44. Website: http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-44/                             
''Canada Business Corporations Act'', RSC 1985, c C-44. Website: http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-44/                             
=== Cooperative Associations & Societies ===
''Cooperative Association Act'', SBC 1999, c 28. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/00_99028_01
''Societies Act'', SBC 2015, c 18. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/15018_01


=== Consumer Protection ===
=== Consumer Protection ===
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Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/lc/billsprevious/4th40th:gov19-1
Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/lc/billsprevious/4th40th:gov19-1


''Court of Appeal Act'', RSBC 1996, c 77. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96077_01
''Civil Resolution Tribunal Act'', SBC 2012, c 25. Website: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/12025_01


''Court of Appeal Rules'', BC Reg 297/2001. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/297_2001a
''Civil Resolution Tribunal Rules'', (effective May 1, 2023). Website: https://civilresolutionbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/CRT-Rules-in-force-May-1-2023.pdf
 
''Court of Appeal Act'', RSBC 1996, c 77. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96077_01
 
''Court of Appeal Rules'', BC Reg 297/2001. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/297_2001a


''Court Rules Act'', RSBC 1996, c 80. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96080_01
''Court Rules Act'', RSBC 1996, c 80. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96080_01


''Judicial Review Procedure Act'', RSBC 1996, c 241. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/roc/roc/96241_01
''Judicial Review Procedure Act'', RSBC 1996, c 241. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/roc/roc/96241_01


''Small Claims Act'', RSBC 1996, c 430. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96430_01
''Small Claims Act'', RSBC 1996, c 430. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96430_01
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=== Other Important Statutes ===
=== Other Important Statutes ===
''Apology Act'', SBC 2006, c 19. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/00_06019_01
''Bank Act'', SC 1991, c 46. Website: https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/B-1.01/page-1.html
''Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act'', RSC 1985, c B-3. Website: https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/B-3/page-1.html
''Court Jurisdiction and Proceedings Transfer Act'', SBC 2003, c 28. Website: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/03028_01


''Crown Proceeding Act'', RSBC 1996, c 89. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96089_01
''Crown Proceeding Act'', RSBC 1996, c 89. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96089_01
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''Evidence Act'', RSBC l996, c 124. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96124_01
''Evidence Act'', RSBC l996, c 124. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96124_01


''Insurance (Vehicle) Act'', RSBC 1996, c 231. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96231_01
''Insurance (Vehicle) Act'', RSBC 1996, c 231. Website: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96231_01


''(Old) Limitation Act'', RSBC 1996 c 266. Website: http://www.ag.gov.bc.ca/legislation/limitation-act/pdf/LimitationAct_REPEALED.pdf
''Law and Equity Act", RSBC 1996, c 253. Website: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/00_96253_01


''(New) Limitation Act'', SBC 2012, c 13. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_12013_01  
''Limitation Act'', SBC 2012, c 13. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_12013_01  


''Local Government Act'', RSBC 1996, c 323. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/96323_00
''Local Government Act'', RSBC 1996, c 323. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/r15001_00


''Motor Vehicle Act'', RSBC 1996, c 318. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/96318_00  
''Motor Vehicle Act'', RSBC 1996, c 318. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/96318_00  
''Negligence Act'', RSBC 1996, c 333. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96333_01
''Occupier’s Liability Act'', RSBC 1996, c337. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96337_01


''Personal Property Security Act'', RSBC 1996, c 359. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96359_01
''Personal Property Security Act'', RSBC 1996, c 359. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96359_01
''Privacy Act'', RSBC 1996, c 373. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/00_96373_01
''Real Estate Services Act'', SBC 2004, c 42. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/04042_01


''Residential Tenancy Act'', SBC 2002, c 78. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_02078_01
''Residential Tenancy Act'', SBC 2002, c 78. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_02078_01
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''Strata Property Act'', SBC 1998, c 43. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/98043_01  
''Strata Property Act'', SBC 1998, c 43. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/98043_01  


''Law and Equity Act'', RSBC 1996, c 253. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96253_01
''Wills, Estates and Succession Act'', SBC 2009, c 13. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/09013_01
 
''Wills, Estates and Succession Act'', SBC 2009, c 13. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/09013_01
 
''Court Jurisdiction and Proceedings Transfer Act'', SBC 2003, c 28. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_03028_01


== 2. Books ==
== 2. Books ==
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== 3. Websites ==
== 3. Websites ==


[http://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/judgments-decisions Provincial Court Judgment Database]
'''British Columbia Court of Appeal and Supreme Court Judgment Database'''
*Contains selected decisions from 1999 to the present.
Website: https://www.bccourts.ca/search_judgments.aspx
 
'''CanLII''' - Caselaw and legislation database.
Website: https://www.canlii.org/en/
 
'''Civil Resolution Tribunal'''
Website: https://civilresolutionbc.ca/
 
'''Civil Resolution Tribunal (Solutions Explorer)'''
Website: https://civilresolutionbc.ca/solution-explorer/


[http://www.smallclaimsbc.ca/court-locations/other Provincial Courthouses Directory]
'''Civil Resolution Tribunal Fees'''
*Contains Small Claims Court locations
Website: https://civilresolutionbc.ca/resources/crt-fees/


[http://www.courts.gov.bc.ca/search_judgments.aspx British Columbia Court of Appeal and Supreme Court Judgment Database]
'''Provincial Court Judgment Database'''
Website: http://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/judgments-decisions
* Contains selected decisions from 1999 to the present.


[http://www.ag.gov.bc.ca/courts/small_claims/info/what_is.htm Small Claims Court]
'''Provincial Courthouses Directory'''
*Provides information on court procedure and the full text of the Small Claims Rules.  
Website: https://smallclaimsbc.ca/court-locations
* Contains Small Claims Court locations
* Note: www.smallclaimsbc.ca is run by the Justice Education Society and gives information on Small Claims court. It is not run by the small claims court itself.


[http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/261_93_05b Small Claims Fees]
'''Small Claims Court'''
Website: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/courthouse-services/small-claims


[http://www.ag.gov.bc.ca/courts/small_claims/info/forms.htm Small Claims Forms]
'''Small Claims Fees'''
Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/261_93_05b


[http://www.ag.gov.bc.ca/courts/small_claims/info/pilot.htm Small Claims Pilot Project]
'''Small Claims Forms'''
Website: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/courthouse-services/documents-forms-records/court-forms/small-claims-forms


[http://www.canlii.org CanLII]
'''Small Claims Pilot Project'''
*Caselaw and legislation database.  
Website: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/courthouse-services/small-claims/pilot


== 4. Other Resources ==
== 4. Other Resources ==


=== UBC Law Library ===
=== UBC Law Library ===
*Most of the books listed above are available in the Law Library. The Small Claims Acts and Rules Annotated and the Provincial Court Small Claims Handbook, published by the Continuing Legal Education Society (CLE), are recent publications written by Small Claims Court judges. They include the Act, Rules, and copies of all of the forms. Students can access an online edition of the Provincial Court Small Claims Handbook on the [http://law.library.ubc.ca/ UBC Law Library website].
*Most of the books listed above are available in the Law Library. The ''Small Claims Acts and Rules Annotated'' and the ''Provincial Court Small Claims Handbook'', published by the Continuing Legal Education Society (CLE), are recent publications written by Small Claims Court judges. They include the Act, Rules, and copies of all of the forms. Students can access an online edition of the ''Provincial Court Small Claims Handbook'' on the [http://law.library.ubc.ca/ UBC Law Library website].


=== Court Registry ===
=== Court Registry ===
*The Small Claims Court registry staff does not give legal advice, but they are experienced with the rules and procedures and are helpful. See [[Small_Claims_Registries_(20:App_A) | Appendix A: Small Claims Registries]].  
*The Small Claims Court registry staff does not give legal advice, but they are experienced with the rules and procedures and are helpful. See [[Small_Claims_Registries_(20:App_A) | Appendix A: Small Claims Registries]].  
=== Online Help Guide Small Claims BC ===
*https://smallclaimsbc.ca/ is a website run by Justice Education Society (JES) with guidelines for small claims processes from start to finish


=== DIAL-A-LAW ===  
=== DIAL-A-LAW ===  
*DIAL-A-LAW ((604) 687-4680) is a library of pre-recorded messages on a variety of legal topics available by telephone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Lawyers under the supervision of the Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch, prepare the tapes. Several tapes deal with Small Claims Court. The content of the tapes is also available online: http://www.cbabc.org/For-the-Public/Dial-A-Law/Scripts  
*DIAL-A-LAW ((604) 687-4680 or 1-800-565-5297) is a library of pre-recorded messages on a variety of legal topics available by telephone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Lawyers under the supervision of the Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch, prepare the tapes. Several tapes deal with Small Claims Court. The content of the tapes is also available online: http://www.cbabc.org/For-the-Public/Dial-A-Law/Scripts  
 
=== BC Supreme Court Self-Help Information Centre ===
{{ResourcesLSLAP
| address = 290– 800 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2C5
| online = [http://www.supremecourtselfhelp.bc.ca Website]
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=== Company Search ===                                                                                   
=== Company Search ===                                                                                   
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'''Registrar of Companies'''
'''BC Registry Services'''


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*http://smallbusinessbc.ca/services/  
*http://smallbusinessbc.ca/services/  
*http://www.bcregistryservices.gov.bc.ca/   
*http://www.bcregistryservices.gov.bc.ca/   
*http://www.bconline.gov.bc.ca (the online search feature is not currently available to individuals however).
*http://www.bconline.gov.bc.ca (online feature now available by opening a new account).
 
Partnerships and non-profit societies are also registered in the company directory and would show up in a search. In cases that involve franchises, it is important to do a company search to see how the other party is registered; it may be possible to sue the parent company and the individual who owns the franchise rights. The search costs $10, and cheques and/or money orders should be made payable to the Minister of Finance at:
 
BC Registries and Online Services<BR>
Courier: 200 - 940 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3E6<BR>
Mail: PO Box 9431 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC V8W 9V3


Partnerships and non-profit societies are also registered in the company directory and would show up in a search. In cases that involve franchises, it is important to do a company search to see how the other party is registered; it may be possible to sue the parent company and the individual who owns the franchise rights. The search costs $10 and cheques should be made payable to the Minister of Finance.


'''If Unincorporated:'''  
'''If Unincorporated:'''  
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A collection of useful company directories can be found on the Industry Canada website under the “Programs and Services” heading. Federal corporations can be searched free of charge online.  
A collection of useful company directories can be found on the Industry Canada website under the “Programs and Services” heading. Federal corporations can be searched free of charge online.  


'''NOTE:'''  If the defendant is a business, it may be worth checking if that defendant has declared bankruptcy. To do so contact Industry Canada’s Head Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy at (613) 941-2863 for free.
:'''NOTE:'''  If the defendant is a business, it may be worth checking if that defendant has declared bankruptcy. To do so contact Industry Canada’s Head Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy at (613) 941-2863 for free.


=== Translation and Support Services ===
=== Translation and Support Services ===
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To find support services and resources, including agencies and people that can provide translation services, please visit:
To find support services and resources, including agencies and people that can provide translation services, please visit:


'''MOSAIC'''
'''MOSAIC''' (Personal/Legal Translation Services)


{{ResourcesLSLAP
{{ResourcesLSLAP
| address = 1720 Grant St, 2nd Floor <br /> Vancouver, BCV5L 2Y7
| address = 5575 Boundary Road <br /> Vancouver, BC V5L 2Y7
| phone = (604) 254-9626 <br /> Fax: (604) 254-3932
| phone = (604) 254-0469 Toll-free: 1-877-475-6777 <br /> Fax: (604) 254-2321 Toll-free fax: 1-877-254-2321
| online = [http://www.mosaicbc.com/ Website]
| online = [http://www.mosaicbc.com/ Website]
}}
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{{ResourcesLSLAP_phoneonline
{{ResourcesLSLAP_phoneonline
| address = Suite 400, 1501 West Broadway <br /> Vancouver, BC V6J 4Z6
| phone = (604) 684-2940 <br /> Fax: (604) 684-2947
| phone = (604) 684-2940 <br /> Fax: (604) 684-2947
| online = [http://www.stibc.org Website]
| online = [http://www.stibc.org Website]
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}}
'''MultiLingoLegal.ca'''


'''DIVERSEcity'''
'''DIVERSEcity'''


{{ResourcesLSLAP_phoneonline
{{ResourcesLSLAP_phoneonline
| address = 13455 76 Avenue  <br /> Surrey, BC, V3W 2W3
| phone = (604) 597-0205 <br /> Fax: (604) 597-4299  
| phone = (604) 597-0205 <br /> Fax: (604) 597-4299  
| online = [http://www.dcrs.ca/ Website]
| online = [http://www.dcrs.ca Website]
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'''OPTIONS'''
'''OPTIONS'''


Guildford Location
{{ResourcesLSLAP_phoneonline
{{ResourcesLSLAP_phoneonline
| address = 9815 – 140th street, Carole Wahl Building <br /> Surrey, BC V4T 4M4
| phone = (604) 584-5811 <br /> Fax: (604) 584-7628
| phone = (604) 584-5811 <br /> Fax: (604) 584-7628
| online = [http://www.options.bc.ca/ Website]
| online = [http://www.options.bc.ca/ Website]
}}
}}


'''S.U.C.C.E.S.S.'''
Newton Location
{{ResourcesLSLAP_phoneonline
| address = 13520 – 78th avenue <br /> Surrey, BC V3W 8J6
| phone = (604) 596-4321 <br /> Fax: (604) 572-7413
| online = [http://www.options.bc.ca/ Website]
}}
 
'''S.U.C.C.E.S.S.''' Translation & Interpretation


{{ResourcesLSLAP_phoneonline
{{ResourcesLSLAP_phoneonline
| phone = (604) 684-1628 <br /> Fax: (604) 408-7326
| address = 28 West Pender Street <br /> Vancouver, BC
| phone = (604)-408-7274 ext 2042
| online = [http://www.successbc.ca/ Website]
| online = [http://www.successbc.ca/ Website]
}}
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'''Safe Harbour'''
'''Immigrant Services Society of B.C.'''


{{ResourcesLSLAP_online
Head Office
| online = [http://www.amssa.org/programs/diversity/safe-harbour/ Website]
{{ResourcesLSLAP_phoneonline
| address = 2610 Victoria Drive <br /> Vancouver, BC V4N 44L2
| phone = (604) 684-2561 <br /> Fax: (604) 684-2266
| online = [http://www.issbc.org Website]
}}
}}


'''Immigrant Services Society of B.C.'''
Vancouver (Terminal) Location
 
{{ResourcesLSLAP_phoneonline
{{ResourcesLSLAP_phoneonline
| address = #601-333 Terminal Ave. <br /> Vancouver, BC V6A 4C1
| phone = (604) 684-2561 <br /> Fax: (604) 684-2266
| phone = (604) 684-2561 <br /> Fax: (604) 684-2266
| online = [http://www.issbc.org Website]
| online = [http://www.issbc.org Website]
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