Act

Reg. 258/98 under the Courts of Justice Act (Rules of the Small Claims Court).

Regulation Number(s):
Instrument Type:
Act
Bill or Act:
Courts of Justice Act
Summary of Decision:
This regulation was approved on June 26, 2017, and filed on June 27, 2017.

Regulation 258/98 (Rules of the Small Claims Court): https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/980258
Further Information:
Proposal Number:
17-MAG007
Posting Date:
Summary of Proposal:
MAG has amended Regulation 258/98 (Rules of the Small Claims Court).

The amendment will clarify the effect of an administrative dismissal of a plaintiff's claim on defendant's claims (counterclaims, cross-claims, third party claims). It will deem a defendant's claim to be dismissed sixty days after service on the defendant of the order for dismissal of the plaintiff's claim, unless the court orders otherwise.
Contact Address:
Ministry of the Attorney General
Corporate Policy Unit
720 Bay Street, 7th Floor
Toronto, ON M7A 2S9
Royal Assent Date:
September 1, 2017
Decision:
Approved