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Free Small Claims Wizards & Recovery Tools

Free interactive small claims wizards: sue a contractor, recover unpaid invoices and loans, enforce judgments, and decide whether to settle or litigate.

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Can I Sue My Contractor?

Assess your construction or renovation dispute — contract strength, limitation deadlines, evidence gaps, and the pre-suit steps that win contractor cases.

Canada & US5–7 minutesFree

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Can I Recover My Unpaid Invoice?

Assess your unpaid receivable — collectability, limitation deadlines, interest and costs, and whether a demand letter or small claims filing is the right next move.

Canada & US4–6 minutesFree

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Can I Recover Money I Loaned Someone?

Loaned money to a friend or family member who won't pay it back? Assess how to prove it was a loan, protect the limitation period, and recover without burning the relationship.

Canada & US4–6 minutesFree

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Can I Enforce My Small Claims Judgment?

You won — now collect. Map the debtor's assets to the right enforcement tools: garnishment, writs, debtor examinations, and renewal deadlines that keep your judgment alive.

Canada & US4–6 minutesFree

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Should I Settle or Go to Court?

A structured decision framework for your active dispute — expected value, cost curves, counterclaim risk, and the settlement terms that actually protect you.

Canada & US5–7 minutesFree

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Can I Recover My Security Deposit?

Assess a withheld rental security deposit — return deadlines, improper deductions, statutory penalties, and whether small claims court or a tenancy tribunal is the right forum.

Canada & US4–6 minutesFree

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Do I Have a Breach of Contract Claim?

Assess a broken agreement — whether a contract exists, whether you performed your side, what damages you can claim, limitation deadlines, and small claims strategy.

Canada & US5–7 minutesFree

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Can I Claim for Faulty or Defective Goods?

Assess a faulty product or a purchase that wasn't as described — your implied-warranty and consumer rights, refund vs repair, chargebacks, and small claims strategy.

Canada & US4–6 minutesFree

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Can I Claim for Damage to My Property?

Assess a claim for damage to your vehicle, home, or belongings — proving fault, the right measure of damages, insurance vs suing, limitation deadlines, and filing.

Canada & US4–6 minutesFree

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Paid for a Service That Was Never Provided?

Assess a refund claim when you paid for a service that was never delivered, left unfinished, or done badly — chargebacks, deposits, evidence, and small claims strategy.

Canada & US4–6 minutesFree

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How to Write a Small Claims Demand Letter

Plan a demand letter that actually gets paid — the amount, legal basis, evidence, a firm deadline, professional tone, and how it fits your limitation deadline.

Canada & US3–5 minutesFree

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Which Small Claims Limit Applies to Me?

Find out whether your dispute fits in small claims court — monetary limits by province and state, when to waive the excess or use a higher court, and which forum applies.

Canada & US3–4 minutesFree

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How Do I Respond to a Small Claims Lawsuit?

Been served with a small claims claim? Assess your deadline, defences, whether to admit, dispute, deny, or counterclaim, and how to avoid a default judgment.

Canada & US5–7 minutesFree

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Can I Sue for Car Accident Damage?

Assess a vehicle-damage claim after a collision — fault, no-fault insurance rules, repair costs and diminished value, injuries, deadlines, and small claims strategy.

Canada & US4–6 minutesFree

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How to Plan a Settlement Offer

Plan a small claims settlement — value the case realistically, weigh cost and collectability, structure a lump sum or payment plan, and protect the deal with a release.

Canada & US4–6 minutesFree

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Small Claims Court Wizard

Find out whether small claims court fits your dispute and what filing actually involves.

Canada & US4–6 minutesFree

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Contractor Dispute Wizard

Assess your renovation or construction dispute and build a recovery plan with evidence and deadlines.

Canada & US4–6 minutesFree

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Limitation Period Checker

Check how much time you may have left to bring your legal claim before the deadline expires.

Canada & US3–5 minutesFree

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About These Small Claims Tools

Someone owes you money — a contractor who disappeared, a client who won't pay an invoice, a friend who never repaid a loan, or a defendant who ignores the judgment you already won. These free wizards assess your specific recovery situation and produce a personalized plan: claim viability, deadlines, the evidence that decides cases, and the enforcement tools that actually collect.

Start with the wizard that matches your dispute type, then use the settle-or-court wizard whenever a settlement offer is on the table — it walks through the expected-value math most people skip. If you've already won and can't collect, the judgment enforcement wizard maps garnishment, seizure, and examination options. Every wizard covers small claims procedure in both Canada and the United States, where limits range from a few thousand dollars to $35,000 or more depending on your province or state.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can I sue for in small claims court?

Limits vary by jurisdiction — for example $35,000 in Ontario, $12,500 in British Columbia's tribunal stream, and anywhere from $2,500 to $25,000 across US states. Each wizard confirms the limit that applies to you.

Do I need a lawyer for small claims court?

No — small claims courts are designed for self-represented parties. Many people use a paralegal or lawyer for high-stakes or complex claims, and the wizards flag when your situation justifies that cost.

Is there a deadline to sue someone?

Yes — limitation periods commonly run two to six years from when you discovered the problem, depending on jurisdiction and claim type. Several wizards check your timeline and flag urgency when a deadline may be close.

What if I win but they still don't pay?

A judgment isn't money — it's permission to collect. The judgment enforcement wizard maps the tools: wage garnishment, bank garnishment, liens and writs against property, and debtor examinations.

Should I accept a settlement offer?

Compare it to your realistic net trial outcome — claim value times honest win probability, minus remaining costs and collection risk. The settle-or-court wizard runs that framework with your actual numbers.

These tools provide general legal information only — not legal advice. They do not predict outcomes and do not replace consultation with a qualified lawyer. If you have an urgent legal matter, contact a lawyer immediately.

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