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Mediation is usually optional. But if one party asks for mediation (by filing a notice to mediate) the other party must use it. The parties share the cost of mediation. It’s often faster and cheaper than suing. It’s available only for claims over $10,000. | Mediation is usually optional. But if one party asks for mediation (by filing a notice to mediate) the other party must use it. The parties share the cost of mediation. It’s often faster and cheaper than suing. It’s available only for claims over $10,000. | ||
Small claims [http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/261_93_02#rule7.3 rule 7.3] deals with mediation. Script 165 and this provincial government [http://www.ag.gov.bc.ca/courts/small_claims/info/guides/mediation_between.htm website] both have more on mediation. | Small claims [http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/261_93_02#rule7.3 rule 7.3] deals with mediation. Script [[What is Small Claims Court? (Script 165)|165]] and this provincial government [http://www.ag.gov.bc.ca/courts/small_claims/info/guides/mediation_between.htm website] both have more on mediation. | ||
Mediation is an option in all locations, but it’s not always available. For example, it’s not available for cases that can be dealt with under [http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/261_93_02#rule9.2 rule 9.2] (a summary trial for financial debt in Vancouver). | Mediation is an option in all locations, but it’s not always available. For example, it’s not available for cases that can be dealt with under [http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/261_93_02#rule9.2 rule 9.2] (a summary trial for financial debt in Vancouver). | ||