🇨🇦 Sued for Debt Canada — Civil Claim Defence & Limitations Guide

Procedural Guides & Court Roadmaps

Step-by-step procedural guides for navigating Canadian civil claims, tenancy hearings, court forms, and evidence submission.

Served With a Debt Lawsuit: 20 Days to Prevent Default Judgment

Urgent timeline rules: counting your 20-day response window, noting in default risks, and filing Form 9A or Dispute Note.

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How to Plead and Prove the 2-Year Limitation Period in Court

Why debt buyers sue on expired debt, how payment resets the clock, and pleading the Limitations Act as an absolute defence.

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How to Stop Collection Agency Harassment Under Canadian Law

Prohibited collection practices: calls after 9pm, calling employers, contacting family members, and sending cease-and-desist letters.

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Negotiating a Debt Settlement Before Small Claims Trial

How to settle for 30-50 cents on the dollar, draft binding Minutes of Settlement, and obtain a formal Dismissal of Action.

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