Filing a plaintiff's claim represents only the first step in starting a lawsuit. Specifically, a lawsuit cannot proceed until you serve a defendant in Ontario Small Claims Court using approved legal methods. Consequently, proper service brings the defendant under court jurisdiction and starts their mandatory 20-day deadline to file a defence. Furthermore, technical errors in serving documents can delay your proceedings or invalidate a default judgment. Therefore, partnering with a skilled Toronto litigation lawyer ensures your legal team completes every…
