Has Someone Refused to Pay You? Getting Results in Small Claims Court
Understanding Small Claims Court
Small claims court is used to settle cases worth $35,000 or less (not including interest or expenses that the claimant is entitled to). Because of the relatively low financial stakes of the cases, small claims court procedures are less complicated than those of the supreme court. If you are considering taking someone to small claims court, here is a basic...
Filing and Removing a Certificate of Pending Litigation
What is a Certificate of Pending Litigation?
The purpose of a Certificate of Pending Litigation, or CPL, is to notify parties to a claim as well as the general public, that a specific property is subject to legal proceedings. It is an effective way to preserve property until a judgement can be rendered.
A CPL effectively ties up the land and puts pressure on the owner to quickly resolve...
The Enforceability of Oral Contracts
Many people wonder about the validity of a verbal contract that is not documented on paper. Oral agreements are technically legally valid contracts. A contract is considered legally valid no matter what form it takes as long as it meets the following criteria:A Contract Must Include Essential TermsThis means that the contract must clearly outline...
Lower Mainland Breach of Contract Lawyers
Every time you lease a car, sign up for cell phone service, or engage the services of a tradesperson, you are entering into a contract. A contract is a legally recognized agreement made between two or more people (called “the parties”). When a party to a contract violates the agreement by failing to adhere to the terms of the agreement, this is...