Contract disputes In Ontario Small Claims Court

Protect your rights by enforcing agreements that were broken

A breach of contract can disrupt your finances and leave you chasing accountability instead of resolution. When the other side refuses to honour an agreement, Ontario Small Claims Court offers a legal forum to pursue or defend contract disputes involving provable financial loss up to $50,000, excluding interest and legal costs.

We support plaintiffs and defendants with accurate claim drafting, evidence organization, filings in the correct Ontario jurisdiction, settlement conference advocacy, motions, trial preparation, and judgment enforcement guidance when applicable.

Clients choose Cordaie Paralegal Services because we combine procedural knowledge with strategic preparation and upfront, flat-fee pricing quoted in advance, so your case starts organized, credible, and moving—not delayed by avoidable filing issues or hourly billing pressure.

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What is a Contract Dispute?

A contract dispute arises when one party believes another has failed to honour a term of an agreement, causing financial loss or creating legal conflict. This can involve written or verbal contracts, invoices, service agreements, payment terms, scope of work, timelines, or enforcement of agreed obligations.

In Ontario, contract disputes can be brought to Small Claims Court when the total financial impact is $50,000 or less (excluding interest and legal costs), and Ontario has jurisdiction over the issue or the other party.

A strong claim or defence requires clear proof of the agreement, the breach, and the resulting loss—often supported by contracts, messages, invoices, receipts, or other documentation showing what was agreed and what went wrong.

Common Contract Disputes We Help Ontario Clients File Or Defend

Contract disputes in Ontario Small Claims Court are ultimately about provable financial loss caused by a broken agreement. Even though every case has unique facts, strong claims and defences are built on clearly showing what was agreed, how it was breached, who is responsible, and the documented value of the loss.

These disputes commonly involve unpaid invoices, unreturned deposits, unpaid loans, contractor or subcontractor disagreements, renovation or construction issues, property damage caused by another party, and breached verbal or written payment terms. When filed in the correct Ontario jurisdiction and supported with proper evidence, matters valued at $50,000 or less may qualify for resolution in Small Claims Court.

We help Ontario clients prepare early, file accurately, and restore momentum when communication breaks down—so their case starts organized, credible, and positioned for the right next step.



What You Need to Prove to Succeed With a Contract Claim

To advance a contract claim in Ontario Small Claims Court, you must show more than frustration — you must prove the core legal elements of the agreement and resulting financial loss. This means demonstrating that a valid contract existed, the specific terms both sides agreed to, how the other party breached those terms, and the measurable monetary impact of that breach.

Strong claims are backed by clear documentation such as contracts, invoices, receipts, estimates, screenshots, messages, or emails confirming obligations or payment terms. When these elements are proven and filed in the correct Ontario jurisdiction, your case is positioned to move forward with credibility and momentum—reducing the risk of avoidable dismissal or refiling.

Why Ontario Turns to Cordaie for Small Claims Court Advocacy

Ontario Small Claims Court cases move faster when they’re prepared with structure, strategy, and accurate filings. Clients choose Cordaie because our team brings Law Society of Ontario licensed paralegal advocacy, procedural knowledge, and organized evidence preparation to every case—without the pressure or unpredictability of hourly billing.

We handle the steps that can stall a case—drafting claims and defences, managing deadlines, filing in the correct Ontario jurisdiction, advocating at settlement conferences, preparing motions, and supporting judgment enforcement where applicable.

With flat-fee pricing quoted in advance and disbursements charged at cost, clients rely on us for clear direction, responsive support, and confident courtroom advocacy when their matter qualifies.



Ontario-Wide Small Claims Advocacy — Trusted By Clients Across the Province

Whether you're in Toronto, Ottawa, Mississauga, Hamilton, London, or anywhere else in Ontario, we make getting Small Claims Court support simple and accessible. Most of your case steps can be handled online or by phone, so you avoid unnecessary courthouse visits and procedural confusion.

Our Ontario-wide Small Claims Court services are delivered by LSO licensed paralegal advocates and built around upfront flat-fee pricing and organized document preparation. From filing and settlement conferences to negotiations, motions, and enforcement support when applicable, you get guidance that helps your case start strong and stay on track.