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''Civil Resolution Tribunal Act'', SBC 2012, c 25. Website: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/12025_01 | ''Civil Resolution Tribunal Act'', SBC 2012, c 25. Website: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/12025_01 | ||
''Civil Resolution Tribunal Rules'', (effective May 1, | ''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 Act'', RSBC 1996, c 77. Website: http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96077_01 | ||
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''Insurance (Vehicle) Act'', RSBC 1996, c 231. Website: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96231_01 | ''Insurance (Vehicle) Act'', RSBC 1996, c 231. Website: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96231_01 | ||
''Law and Equity Act", RSBC 1996, c 253. Website: www.bclaws.ca/ | ''Law and Equity Act", RSBC 1996, c 253. Website: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/00_96253_01 | ||
''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 | ||
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'''British Columbia Court of Appeal and Supreme Court Judgment Database''' | '''British Columbia Court of Appeal and Supreme Court Judgment Database''' | ||
Website: www. | Website: https://www.bccourts.ca/search_judgments.aspx | ||
'''CanLII''' - Caselaw and legislation database. | '''CanLII''' - Caselaw and legislation database. | ||
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=== 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 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 | *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 | ||
=== Company Search === | === Company Search === | ||
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*http://www.bconline.gov.bc.ca (online feature now available by opening a new account). | *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 | 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 | |||
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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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| address = 13455 76 Avenue <br /> Surrey, BC, V3W 2W3 | | 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 | | online = [http://www.dcrs.ca Website] | ||
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