Small Claims Court Deadlines

Summary

In Ontario, the official service date for a small claims court claim is when you receive and sign for it. The 20-day period to file a defense starts the day after receipt. If you received the claim on October 2, 2025, your deadline to file a defense would be October 22, 2025. The mailing date does not count as the service date. Always confirm with the court for specific instructions.

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In Ontario, the *-day period typically starts the day after you receive the claim. So, if you received it on October *, *, your deadline to file a Defence would end on October *, *. However, always check with the court to confirm this. Is there anything else you'd like to know?
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In Ontario, the day they mail the claim doesn't count as the official service date. The service date is typically when you actually receive and sign for it, which in your case is October *, *. Your *-day period would start on October *, *, ending on October *, *. If there's anything more you'd like clarified, feel free to ask!