RULES OF THE SMALL CLAIMS COURT

CONTENTS RULE 1 GENERAL 1.01 Citation 1.02 Definitions 1.03 Primary Objective 1.03.1 Matters Not Covered in Rules 1.04 Orders on Terms 1.05 Standards for Documents 1.05.1 Electronic Filing, Issuance of Documents 1.05.2 Electronic Court Documents, Communications, Signatures 1.05.4 Small Claims Court Submissions Online Portal 1.05.5 Ontario Courts Public Portal 1.05.6 Case Center 1.06 Forms 1.07 Hearing Methods 1.08 Representation 1.09 Ceasing to be a Representative RULE 2 NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE RULES 2.01 Effect of Non-Compliance 2.02 Court May Dispense With Compliance RULE 3 TIME 3.01 Computation 3.02 Powers of Court RULE 4 PARTIES UNDER DISABILITY 4.01 Plaintiff’s Litigation Guardian 4.02 Defendant’s Litigation Guardian 4.03 Who May Be Litigation Guardian 4.04 Duties of Litigation Guardian 4.05 Power of Court 4.06 Setting Aside Judgment, etc. 4.07 Settlement Requires Court’s Approval 4.08 Money to be Paid into Court RULE 5 PARTNERSHIPS AND SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS 5.01 Partnerships 5.02 Defence 5.03 Notice to Alleged Partner 5.04 Disclosure of Partners 5.05 Enforcement of Order 5.06 Sole Proprietorships RULE 6 FORUM AND JURISDICTION 6.01 Place of Commencement and Trial 6.02 No Division for Jurisdictional Purposes RULE 7 COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS 7.01 Plaintiff’s Claim 7.02 Issuing Claim RULE 8 SERVICE 8.01 Service of Particular Documents 8.02 Personal Service 8.03 Alternatives to Personal Service 8.04 Substituted Service 8.05 Service Outside Ontario 8.07 Service by Mail 8.07.1 Service by Courier 8.08 Service by Email 8.09 Notice of Change of Address 8.09.1 Proof of Service 8.10 Failure to Receive Document RULE 9 DEFENCE 9.01 Defence 9.02 Contents of Defence, Attachments 9.03 Admission of Liability and Proposal of Terms of Payment RULE 10 DEFENDANT’S CLAIM 10.01 Defendant’s Claim 10.02 Service 10.03 Defence 10.04 Defendant’s Claim to be Tried with Main Action 10.05 Application of Rules to Defendant’s Claim RULE 11 DEFAULT PROCEEDINGS 11.01 Noting Defendant in Default 11.02 Default Judgment, Plaintiff’s Claim, Debt or Liquidated Demand 11.03 Default Judgment, Plaintiff’s Claim, Unliquidated Demand 11.04 Default Judgment, Defendant’s Claim 11.05 Consequences of Noting in Default 11.06 Setting Aside Noting of Default by Court on Motion RULE 11.1 DISMISSAL BY CLERK 11.1.01 Dismissal 11.1.02 Effect of Dismissal on Defendant’s Claim RULE 11.2 REQUEST FOR CLERK’S ORDER ON CONSENT 11.2.01 Consent Order RULE 11.3 DISCONTINUANCE 11.3.01 Discontinuance by Plaintiff in Undefended Action 11.3.02 Effect of Discontinuance on Subsequent Action RULE 12 AMENDMENT, STRIKING OUT, STAY AND DISMISSAL 12.01 Right to Amend 12.02 Motion to Strike out or Amend a Document 12.03 Stay or Dismissal if No Leave under Courts of Justice Act RULE 13 SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES 13.01 Settlement Conference Required in Defended Action 13.02 Participation 13.03 Purposes of Settlement Conference 13.04 Recommendations to Parties 13.05 Orders at Settlement Conference 13.06 Memorandum 13.07 Notice to Set Action Down for Trial 13.08 Judge Not To Preside At Trial 13.09 Withdrawal of Claim 13.10 Costs RULE 14 OFFER TO SETTLE 14.01 Offer to Settle 14.01.1 Written Documents 14.02 Time for Making Offer 14.03 Withdrawal 14.04 No Disclosure to Trial Judge 14.05 Acceptance of an Offer to Settle 14.06 Failure to Comply With Accepted Offer 14.07 Costs Consequences of Failure to Accept RULE 15 MOTIONS 15.01 Notice of Motion and Supporting Affidavit 15.02 Motion Hearings 15.03 Motion Without Notice 15.04 No Further Motions Without Leave 15.05 Adjournment of Motion 15.06 Withdrawal of Motion 15.07 Costs RULE 16 TRIAL SCHEDULING 16.01 Clerk Fixes Date and Serves Notice RULE 16.1 TRIAL MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE 16.1.01 Court May Require 16.1.02 Purposes of Trial Management Conference 16.1.03 Recommendations to Parties 16.1.04 Orders at Trial Management Conference 16.1.05 Memorandum 16.1.06 Judge Not to Preside at Trial 16.1.07 Costs RULE 17 TRIAL 17.01 Failure to Attend 17.02 Adjournment 17.03 Inspection 17.04 Motion for New Trial RULE 18 EVIDENCE AT TRIAL 18.01 Affidavit 18.02 Written Statements, Documents and Records 18.03 Summons to Witness RULE 19 COSTS 19.01 Disbursements 19.04 Representation Fee 19.05 Compensation for Inconvenience and Expense 19.06 Penalty 19.07 Limitation RULE 20 ENFORCEMENT OF ORDERS 20.01 Definitions 20.02 Power of Court 20.03 General 20.04 Certificate of Judgment 20.05 Delivery of Personal Property 20.06 Writ of Seizure and Sale of Personal Property 20.07 Writ of Seizure and Sale of Land 20.08 Garnishment 20.09 Consolidation Order 20.10 Examination of Debtor or Other Person 20.11 Contempt Hearing 20.12 Satisfaction of Order RULE 21 REFEREE 21.01 Referee RULE 22 PAYMENT INTO AND OUT OF COURT 22.01 Definitions 22.02 Non-Application of Rule 22.03 Payment into Court 22.04 Payment Out of Court 22.05 Transition Table of forms RULE 1 GENERAL Citation 1.01 These rules may be cited as the Small Claims Court Rules. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 1.01. Definitions 1.02 (1) In these rules, “court” means the Small Claims Court; (“tribunal”) “disability”, where used in respect of a person or party, means that the person or party is, (a) a minor, (b) mentally incapable within the meaning of section 6 or 45 of the Substitute Decisions Act, 1992 in respect of an issue in the proceeding, whether the person or party has a guardian or not, or (c) an absentee within the meaning of the Absentees Act; (“incapable”) “document” includes data and information in electronic form; (“document”) “electronic” includes created, recorded, transmitted or stored in digital form or in other intangible form by electronic, magnetic or optical means or by any other means that has capabilities for creation, recording, transmission or storage similar to those means, and “electronically” has a corresponding meaning; (“électronique”, “par voie électronique”) “holiday” means, (a) any Saturday or Sunday, (b) New Year’s Day, (b.1) Family Day, (c) Good Friday, (d) Easter Monday, (e) Victoria Day, (f) Canada Day, (g) Civic Holiday, (h) Labour Day, (i) Thanksgiving Day, (j) Remembrance Day, (k) Christmas Day, (l) Boxing Day, and (m) any special holiday proclaimed by the Governor General or the Lieutenant Governor, and if New Year’s Day, Canada Day or Remembrance Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday is a holiday, and if Christmas Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday and Tuesday are holidays, and if Christmas Day falls on a Friday, the following Monday is a holiday; (“jour férié”) “order” includes a judgment; (“ordonnance”) “paralegal” means a person licensed under the Law Society Act to provide legal services in Ontario; (“parajuriste”) “proof of service” means, with respect to a document, proof of service of the document in accordance with rule 8.09.1; (“preuve de la signification”) “representative” means the lawyer, paralegal or other person representing a person in a proceeding under these rules; (“représentant”) “self-represented”, when used in reference to a person, means that the person is not represented by a representative; (“s’autoreprésenter”) “territorial division” means, (a) a county, a district or a regional municipality, and (b) each of the following, as they existed on December 31, 2002: (i) The combined area of County of Brant and City of Brantford. (ii) Municipality of Chatham-Kent. (iii) Haldimand County. (iv) City of Hamilton. (v) City of Kawartha Lakes. (vi) Norfolk County. (vii) City of Ottawa. (viii) County of Prince Edward. (ix) City of Toronto. (“division territoriale”) O. Reg. 258/98, r. 1.02; O. Reg. 461/01, s. 1 (1); O. Reg. 78/06, s. 2 (1, 2); O. Reg. 574/07, s. 1; O. Reg. 393/09, s. 1; O. Reg. 230/13, s. 1; O. Reg. 44/14, s. 1; O. Reg. 521/22, s. 1. (2) Revoked: O. Reg. 78/06, s. 2 (3). Primary Objective 1.03 (1) The primary objective of these rules is to enable the court to secure the just, most expeditious and least expensive determination of every proceeding on its merits in accordance with section 25 of the Courts of Justice Act. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 1. Duty to Promote Primary Objective (2) The court is required to apply these rules liberally to promote the primary objective, and parties and their representatives are required to help the court to promote the primary objective. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 1. Examples (3) Promoting the primary objective may include, (a) ensuring that the procedure is fair to all parties; (b) saving expense and time; (c) dealing with a proceeding in ways that are appropriate to its complexity; and (d) giving appropriate court resources to a proceeding while taking account of the need to give resources to other proceedings. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 1. Matters Not Covered in Rules 1.03.1 If these rules do not cover a matter adequately, the court may give directions and make any order that is just, and the practice shall be decided by analogy to these rules, by reference to the Courts of Justice Act and the Act governing the proceeding and, if the court considers it appropriate, by reference to the Rules of Civil Procedure. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 1. Orders on Terms 1.04 When making an order under these rules, the court may impose such terms and give such directions as are just. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 1.04. Standards for Documents 1.05 A document in a proceeding shall be printed, typed, written or reproduced legibly. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 4; O. Reg. 108/21, s. 1. Electronic Filing, Issuance of Documents 1.05.1 (1) If these rules permit or require a document to be filed electronically, the software authorized by the Ministry of the Attorney General for the purpose shall be used for the filing. O. Reg. 44/14, s. 2. (2) Any document to be issued under these rules may be issued electronically, (a) by the clerk dating, signing and sealing with an electronic version of the seal of the court a copy of the document in electronic format; or (b) by use of the software authorized by the Ministry of the Attorney General for the purpose. O. Reg. 108/21, s. 2 (1). (3) A document issued in accordance with subrule (2) is deemed to have been issued by the Small Claims Court. O. Reg. 108/21, s. 2 (1). Requirement for Signature (4) If a document is filed or issued electronically using the authorized software, a requirement in these rules that the document contain a person’s signature is satisfied if the authorized software indicates on the document that the document has been electronically filed or issued, as the case may be. O. Reg. 44/14, s. 2; O. Reg. 108/21, s. 2 (2). Date of Filing, Issuance (5) The date on which a document that is filed or issued electronically is considered to have been filed or issued, as the case may be, is the date indicated for the document, (a) by the authorized software, if the document was filed or issued using that software; or (b) by the clerk, if the document was issued by the clerk. O. Reg. 108/21, s. 2 (3). Filing, Issuance Outside of Business Hours (6) A document that is filed or issued electronically outside of regular business hours is deemed to have been filed or issued, as the case may be, on the next day that is not a holiday. O. Reg. 44/14, s. 2. Requirement to Keep Original (7) A person who electronically files an affidavit or other signed or certified document in accordance with these rules shall, (a) keep the original document until the third anniversary of the electronic filing, until the clerk requests that the original document be filed or until these rules require that the original document be filed, whichever is earliest; and (b) file the original document on the clerk’s request. O. Reg. 44/14, s. 2. (8) Revoked: O. Reg. 108/21, s. 2 (4). Inconsistencies (9) In the event of an inconsistency between a document filed electronically by a person using the authorized software and information provided by the person using the authorized software other than the electronically filed document, (a) the electronically filed document prevails; and (b) the clerk may request written clarification from the person respecting the inconsistency. O. Reg. 38/16, s. 1. Conversion from Paper Format (10) In the case of a proceeding that is commenced or continued in the City of Toronto, the clerk may prepare an electronic copy of any document that was filed or issued in the proceeding in paper format and include it in the court file. O. Reg. 227/25, s. 1. (11) If the clerk prepares an electronic copy of a paper document, the clerk may return the paper document to the person who filed it or to whom it was issued, in which case subrule (7) applies with necessary modifications to the returned document. O. Reg. 227/25, s. 1. (12) Subrules (10) and (11) apply with necessary modifications with respect to documents filed with the sheriff or bailiff in the City of Toronto, in which case a reference in those subrules to the clerk shall be read as a reference to the sheriff or bailiff, as the case may be. O. Reg. 227/25, s. 1. (13) An electronic copy of a filed or issued document that is prepared under subrule (10) shall be considered to be the document as it was filed or issued in the proceeding. O. Reg. 227/25, s. 1. Electronic Court Documents, Communications, Signatures 1.05.2 (1) Any document that the court or clerk may or must send, give or otherwise provide to a person under these rules may be sent to the person in electronic format by email to, (a) the email address most recently indicated for the person in the applicable court file, if any; or (b) in the case of a lawyer or paralegal whose email address is not indicated in the court file, the email address for the lawyer or paralegal as published on the Law Society of Ontario’s website, if any. O. Reg. 108/21, s. 3; O. Reg. 153/25, s. 1 (1). (2) Any communication that the court or clerk may or must send to a person in connection with a proceeding under these rules may be sent to the person in electronic format by email to, (a) the email address most recently indicated for the person in the applicable court file, if any; or (b) in the case of a lawyer or paralegal whose email address is not indicated in the court file, the email address for the lawyer or paralegal as published on the Law Society of Ontario’s website, if any. O. Reg. 108/21, s. 3; O. Reg. 153/25, s. 1 (2). (3) Subrules (1) and (2) apply despite anything to the contrary in these rules. O. Reg. 108/21, s. 3. Electronic Signatures (4) A document that may or must be signed by the court or a judge, clerk or person presiding at a proceeding or a step in a proceeding under these rules may be signed with an electronic signature. O. Reg. 108/21, s. 3. (5) In subrule (4), “electronic signature” means electronic information that a person creates or adopts in order to sign a document and that is in, attached to or associated with the document. O. Reg. 108/21, s. 3. 1.05.3 Revoked: O. Reg. 153/25, s. 2. Small Claims Court Submissions Online Portal 1.05.4 (1) In this rule, “Small Claims Court Submissions Online Portal” means the software authorized by the Ministry of the Attorney General for the purposes of this rule and that is available on the Internet under the name “Small Claims Court Submissions Online Portal” in English and “Portail de soumission en ligne pour la Cour des petites créances” in French. O. Reg. 249/21, s. 1. Non-Application, City of Toronto (1.1) This rule does not apply with respect to proceedings commenced or continued in the City of Toronto. O. Reg. 227/25, s. 2. Permitted Use (2) Subject to subrule (3), any document that may or must be filed or issued under these rules may be submitted for filing or issuance electronically through the Small Claims Court Submissions Online Portal if, (a) the Portal provides for the electronic filing or issuance of the document; and (b) the person requesting the filing or issuance of the document has agreed to the Portal’s terms of use and submitted, through the Portal, an email address at which the person agrees to accept documents from the court electronically. O. Reg. 153/25, s. 3. Exception (3) Subrule (2) does not apply with respect to the filing of documents with the sheriff or bailiff. O. Reg. 153/25, s. 3. Subject to Confirmation (4) A document is considered to have been filed or issued through the Small Claims Court Submissions Online Portal only if the clerk provides confirmation of the filing or issuance. O. Reg. 153/25, s. 3. Filing or Issuance Date (5) A document filed or issued through the Small Claims Court Submissions Online Portal is considered to have been filed or issued on the filing or issuance date indicated in the clerk’s confirmation, despite subrules 1.05.1 (5) and (6). O. Reg. 153/25, s. 3. If Clarification Needed (6) The clerk may request from a person written clarification with respect to a document that is submitted for filing or issuance through the Small Claims Court Submissions Online Portal, and the person shall provide the clarification in the manner specified by the clerk. O. Reg. 153/25, s. 3. (7)-(14) Revoked: O. Reg. 153/25, s. 3. Ontario Courts Public Portal 1.05.5 (1) In this rule, “Ontario Courts Public Portal” means the software authorized by the Ministry of the Attorney General for the purposes of this rule and that is available on the internet under the name “Ontario Courts Public Portal” in English and “Portail public des tribunaux de l’Ontario” in French. O. Reg. 227/25, s. 3. Application, City of Toronto (2) This rule applies with respect to, (a) the filing and issuance of documents in proceedings commenced or continued in the City of Toronto; and (b) the filing of documents with the sheriff or bailiff in the City of Toronto. O. Reg. 227/25, s. 3. Permitted Use (3) Any document that, under these rules, may or must be filed with the clerk, sheriff or bailiff or issued may be submitted for filing or issuance electronically through the Ontario Courts Public Portal if, (a) the Portal provides for the electronic filing or issuance of the document; and (b) the person requesting the filing or issuance of the document has agreed to the Portal’s terms of use and submitted, through the Portal, an email address at which the person agrees to accept documents electronically. O. Reg. 227/25, s. 3. Subject to Confirmation (4) A document is considered to have been filed or issued through the Ontario Courts Public Portal only if the clerk, sheriff or bailiff provides confirmation of the filing or issuance. O. Reg. 227/25, s. 3. Filing or Issuance Date (5) A document filed or issued through the Ontario Courts Public Portal is considered to have been filed or issued on the filing or issuance date indicated in the confirmation, despite subrules 1.05.1 (5) and (6). O. Reg. 227/25, s. 3. If Clarification Needed (6) The clerk, sheriff or bailiff may request from a person written clarification with respect to a document that is submitted for filing or issuance through the Ontario Courts Public Portal, and the person shall provide the clarification in the manner specified by the clerk, sheriff or bailiff. O. Reg. 227/25, s. 3. Case Center 1.05.6 (1) In this rule, “Case Center” means the software authorized by the Ministry of the Attorney General for the purposes of this rule and that is available on the internet under the name “Case Center”. O. Reg. 227/25, s. 3. Application, City of Toronto (2) Unless the court directs otherwise, this rule applies to a proceeding that is commenced or continued in the City of Toronto. O. Reg. 227/25, s. 3. Requirement to Use Case Center for Hearings, Conferences (3) For every hearing or conference in the proceeding, copies of the documents to be relied on and referred to at the hearing or conference shall be uploaded to Case Center as follows: 1. The clerk shall upload a copy of every document filed with the court by a party in respect of the hearing or conference. 2. If directed by the court, a party shall provide to the court copies of such documents in respect of a hearing or conference as the court specifies by uploading them in accordance with the court’s directions. O. Reg. 227/25, s. 3. Does Not Amount to Filing or Service (4) For greater certainty, uploading documents to Case Center under paragraph 2 of subrule (3) does not amount to the filing or service of those documents under these rules. O. Reg. 227/25, s. 3. Forms 1.06 (1) The forms prescribed by these rules shall be used where applicable and with such variations as the circumstances require. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 4. Table of Forms (2) In these rules, when a form is referred to by number, the reference is to the form with that number that is described in the Table of Forms at the end of these rules and is available on the Internet through www.ontariocourtforms.on.ca. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 4. Additional Parties (3) If a form does not have sufficient space to list all of the parties to the action on the first page, the remaining parties shall be listed in Form 1A, which shall be appended to the form immediately following the first page. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 4; O. Reg. 393/09, s. 2 (1). Additional Debtors (4) If any of the following forms do not have sufficient space to list all of the debtors in respect of which the form applies, the remaining debtors shall be listed in Form 1A.1, which shall be appended to the form: 1. Certificate of judgment (Form 20A). 2. Writ of seizure and sale of personal property (Form 20C). 3. Writ of seizure and sale of land (Form 20D). 4. Direction to enforce writ of seizure and sale of personal property (Form 20O). O. Reg. 393/09, s. 2 (2). Affidavit (5) If these rules permit or require the use of an affidavit, Form 15B may be used for the purpose unless another form is specified. O. Reg. 393/09, s. 2 (2). Hearing Methods 1.07 (1) A step in a proceeding that permits or requires the attendance of the parties shall be conducted by one of the following methods: 1. In person. 2. By video conference. 3. By telephone conference, but only in the case of a terms of payment hearing, settlement conference, motion or trial management conference. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 2. Exception, written hearings (2) For greater certainty, subrule (1) does not apply with respect to a step that, under these rules, is to be conducted in writing. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 2. Direction (3) The court may direct that a step be conducted by one of the hearing methods permitted for the step under subrule (1), and shall give notice of the direction to the parties. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 2. Request to Change (4) A party may request a change in the method by which the party, the party’s representative, or a witness for the party, is to attend a step, by serving on every other party and filing, with proof of service, a request in Form 1B setting out the party’s reasons at least 30 days before the hearing date. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 2. Objection (5) A party may object to a request under subrule (4) by serving on every other party and filing, with proof of service, an objection in Form 1C no later than seven days after being served with the request. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 2. Order (6) The court may make an order, (a) granting or rejecting the request; or (b) directing that the step be conducted by a different method permitted for the step under subrule (1). O. Reg. 3/25, s. 2. Considerations (7) In making an order under subrule (6), the court shall consider, (a) the availability of telephone conference or video conference facilities; (b) the effect of a hearing method on the court’s ability to make findings; (c) whether a party, representative or witness is unable to attend by a method of attendance because of infirmity, illness or any other reason; and (d) any objections filed under subrule (5). O. Reg. 3/25, s. 2. Service of Order (8) The clerk shall serve an order made under subrule (6) on each of the parties. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 2. Application (9) This rule applies, with necessary modifications, with respect to any part of a step in a proceeding that permits or requires the attendance of the parties. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 2. Representation 1.08 For greater certainty, nothing in these rules permits or authorizes the court to permit a person to act as a representative if that person is not authorized to do so under the Law Society Act. O. Reg. 230/13, s. 2. Ceasing to be a Representative 1.09 On ceasing to represent a person in a proceeding, a representative shall notify the court in writing of, (a) the person’s last known address and, if different, the address where a document addressed to the person is most likely to come to the person’s attention; and (b) the person’s telephone number and email address, if any. O. Reg. 108/21, s. 4. RULE 2 NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE RULES Effect of Non-Compliance 2.01 A failure to comply with these rules is an irregularity and does not render a proceeding or a step, document or order in a proceeding a nullity, and the court may grant all necessary amendments or other relief, on such terms as are just, to secure the just determination of the real matters in dispute. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 2.01. Court May Dispense With Compliance 2.02 If necessary in the interest of justice, the court may dispense with compliance with any rule at any time. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 2.02. RULE 3 TIME Computation 3.01 If these rules or an order of the court prescribe a period of time for the taking of a step in a proceeding, the time shall be counted by excluding the first day and including the last day of the period; if the last day of the period of time falls on a holiday, the period ends on the next day that is not a holiday. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 3.01. Powers of Court 3.02 (1) The court may lengthen or shorten any time prescribed by these rules or an order, on such terms as are just. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 3.02 (1). Consent (2) A time prescribed by these rules for serving or filing a document may be lengthened or shortened by filing the consent of the parties. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 3.02 (2); O. Reg. 461/01, s. 3. RULE 4 PARTIES UNDER DISABILITY Plaintiff’s Litigation Guardian 4.01 (1) An action by a person under disability shall be commenced or continued by a litigation guardian, subject to subrule (2). O. Reg. 258/98, r. 4.01 (1). Exception (2) A minor may sue for any sum not exceeding $500 as if he or she were of full age. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 4.01 (2). Consent (3) A plaintiff’s litigation guardian shall, at the time of filing a claim or as soon as possible afterwards, file with the clerk a consent (Form 4A) in which the litigation guardian, (a) states the nature of the disability; (b) in the case of a minor, states the minor’s birth date; (c) sets out his or her relationship, if any, to the person under disability; (d) states that he or she has no interest in the proceeding contrary to that of the person under disability; (e) acknowledges that he or she is aware of his or her liability to pay personally any costs awarded against him or her or against the person under disability; and (f) states whether he or she is represented by a representative and, if so, gives that person’s name and confirms that the person has written authority to act in the proceeding. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 4.01 (3); O. Reg. 230/13, s. 3; O. Reg. 194/15, s. 1. Defendant’s Litigation Guardian 4.02 (1) An action against a person under disability shall be defended by a litigation guardian. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 4.02 (1). (2) A defendant’s litigation guardian shall file with the defence a consent (Form 4A) in which the litigation guardian, (a) states the nature of the disability; (b) in the case of a minor, states the minor’s birth date; (c) sets out his or her relationship, if any, to the person under disability; (d) states that he or she has no interest in the proceeding contrary to that of the person under disability; and (e) states whether he or she is represented by a representative and, if so, gives that person’s name and confirms that the person has written authority to act in the proceeding. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 4.02 (2); O. Reg. 78/06, s. 5; O. Reg. 230/13, s. 4; O. Reg. 194/15, s. 2. (3) If it appears to the court that a defendant is a person under disability and the defendant does not have a litigation guardian the court may, after notice to the proposed litigation guardian, appoint as litigation guardian for the defendant any person who has no interest in the action contrary to that of the defendant. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 4.02 (3). Who May Be Litigation Guardian 4.03 (1) Any person who is not under disability may be a plaintiff’s or defendant’s litigation guardian, subject to subrule (2). O. Reg. 258/98, r. 4.03 (1). (2) If the plaintiff or defendant, (a) is a minor, in a proceeding to which subrule 4.01 (2) does not apply, (i) the parent or person with lawful custody or another suitable person shall be the litigation guardian, or (ii) if no such person is available and able to act, the Children’s Lawyer shall be the litigation guardian; (b) is mentally incapable and has a guardian with authority to act as litigation guardian in the proceeding, the guardian shall be the litigation guardian; (c) is mentally incapable and does not have a guardian with authority to act as litigation guardian in the proceeding, but has an attorney under a power of attorney with that authority, the attorney shall be the litigation guardian; (d) is mentally incapable and has neither a guardian with authority to act as litigation guardian in the proceeding nor an attorney under a power of attorney with that power, (i) a suitable person who has no interest contrary to that of the incapable person may be the litigation guardian, or (ii) if no such person is available and able to act, the Public Guardian and Trustee shall be the litigation guardian; (e) is an absentee, (i) the committee of his or her estate appointed under the Absentees Act shall be the litigation guardian, (ii) if there is no such committee, a suitable person who has no interest contrary to that of the absentee may be the litigation guardian, or (iii) if no such person is available and able to act, the Public Guardian and Trustee shall be the litigation guardian; (f) is a person in respect of whom an order was made under subsection 72 (1) or (2) of the Mental Health Act as it read before April 3, 1995, the Public Guardian and Trustee shall be the litigation guardian. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 4.03 (2). Duties of Litigation Guardian 4.04 (1) A litigation guardian shall diligently attend to the interests of the person under disability and take all steps reasonably necessary for the protection of those interests, including the commencement and conduct of a defendant’s claim. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 4.04 (1). Public Guardian and Trustee, Children’s Lawyer (2) The Public Guardian and Trustee or the Children’s Lawyer may act as litigation guardian without filing the consent required by subrule 4.01 (3) or 4.02 (2). O. Reg. 258/98, r. 4.04 (2). Power of Court 4.05 The court may remove or replace a litigation guardian at any time. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 4.05. Setting Aside Judgment, etc. 4.06 If an action has been brought against a person under disability and the action has not been defended by a litigation guardian, the court may set aside the noting of default or any judgment against the person under disability on such terms as are just, and may set aside any step that has been taken to enforce the judgment. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 4.06. Settlement Requires Court’s Approval 4.07 No settlement of a claim made by or against a person under disability is binding on the person without the approval of the court. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 4.07. Money to be Paid into Court 4.08 (1) Any money payable to a person under disability under an order or a settlement shall be paid into court, unless the court orders otherwise, and shall afterwards be paid out or otherwise disposed of as ordered by the court. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 4.08 (1). (2) If money is payable to a person under disability under an order or settlement, the court may order that the money shall be paid directly to the person, and payment made under the order discharges the obligation to the extent of the amount paid. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 4.08 (2). Supporting Affidavit (3) A motion for an order under this rule shall be supported by an affidavit in Form 4B rather than an affidavit in Form 15A. O. Reg. 400/12, s. 1. Costs (4) In making an order under this rule, the court may order that costs payable to the moving party be paid out of the money in court directly to the moving party’s representative. O. Reg. 400/12, s. 1; O. Reg. 230/13, s. 5. RULE 5 PARTNERSHIPS AND SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS Partnerships 5.01 A proceeding by or against two or more persons as partners may be commenced using the firm name of the partnership. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 5.01. Defence 5.02 If a proceeding is commenced against a partnership using the firm name, the partnership’s defence shall be delivered in the firm name and no person who admits being a partner at any material time may defend the proceeding separately, except with leave of the court. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 5.02. Notice to Alleged Partner 5.03 (1) In a proceeding against a partnership using the firm name, a plaintiff who seeks an order that would be enforceable personally against a person as a partner may serve the person with the claim, together with a notice to alleged partner (Form 5A). O. Reg. 258/98, r. 5.03 (1). (2) A person served as provided in subrule (1) is deemed to have been a partner at the material time, unless the person defends the proceeding separately denying having been a partner at the material time. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 5.03 (2). Disclosure of Partners 5.04 (1) If a proceeding is commenced by or against a partnership using the firm name, any other party may serve a notice requiring the partnership to disclose immediately in writing the names and addresses of all partners constituting the partnership at a time specified in the notice; if a partner’s present address is unknown, the partnership shall disclose the last known address. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 5.04 (1). (1.1), (1.1.1) Revoked: O. Reg. 78/06, s. 6. Partnership’s Failure to Comply (2) If a partnership fails to comply with a notice under subrule (1), its claim may be dismissed or the proceeding stayed or its defence may be struck out. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 5.04 (2). Enforcement of Order 5.05 (1) An order against a partnership using the firm name may be enforced against the partnership’s property. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 5.05 (1). (2) An order against a partnership using the firm name may also be enforced, if the order or a subsequent order so provides, against any person who was served as provided in rule 5.03 and who, (a) under that rule, is deemed to have been a partner at the material time; (b) has admitted being a partner at that time; or (c) has been adjudged to have been a partner at that time. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 5.05 (2). Against Person not Served as Alleged Partner (3) If, after an order has been made against a partnership using the firm name, the party obtaining it claims to be entitled to enforce it against any person alleged to be a partner other than a person who was served as provided in rule 5.03, the party may make a motion for leave to do so; the judge may grant leave if the person’s liability as a partner is not disputed or, if disputed, after the liability has been determined in such manner as the judge directs. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 5.05 (3); O. Reg. 78/06, s. 7. Sole Proprietorships 5.06 (1) If a person carries on business in a business name other than his or her own name, a proceeding may be commenced by or against the person using the business name. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 5.06 (1). (2) Rules 5.01 to 5.05 apply, with necessary modifications, to a proceeding by or against a sole proprietor using a business name, as though the sole proprietor were a partner and the business name were the firm name of a partnership. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 5.06 (2). RULE 6 FORUM AND JURISDICTION Place of Commencement and Trial 6.01 (1) An action shall be commenced, (a) in the territorial division, (i) in which the cause of action arose, or (ii) in which the defendant or, if there are several defendants, in which any one of them resides or carries on business; or (b) at the court’s place of sitting that is nearest to the place where the defendant or, if there are several defendants, where any one of them resides or carries on business. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 8 (1). (2) An action shall be tried in the place where it is commenced, but if the court is satisfied that the balance of convenience substantially favours holding the trial at another place than those described in subrule (1), the court may order that the action be tried at that other place. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 8 (1). (3) If, when an action is called for trial, settlement conference or trial management conference, the judge finds that the place where the action was commenced is not the proper place of trial, the court may order that the action be tried in any other place where it could have been commenced under this rule. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 8 (1); O. Reg. 3/25, s. 3. No Division for Jurisdictional Purposes 6.02 A cause of action shall not be divided into two or more actions for the purpose of bringing it within the court’s jurisdiction. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 6.02. 6.03 Revoked: O. Reg. 78/06, s. 8 (2). RULE 7 COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS Plaintiff’s Claim 7.01 (1) An action shall be commenced by filing a plaintiff’s claim (Form 7A) with the clerk, together with a copy of the claim for each defendant. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 7.01 (1). Electronic Filing of Claim (1.1) If the plaintiff’s claim is filed electronically, the requirement to also file a copy of the claim for each defendant does not apply. O. Reg. 249/21, s. 2. Contents of Claim, Attachments (2) The following requirements apply to the claim: 1. It shall contain the following information, in concise and non-technical language: i. The full names of the parties to the proceeding and, if relevant, the capacity in which they sue or are sued. ii. The nature of the claim, with reasonable certainty and detail, including the date, place and nature of the occurrences on which the claim is based. iii. The amount of the claim and the relief requested. iv. If the plaintiff is self-represented, the plaintiff’s address, telephone number and email address (if any). iv.i If the plaintiff is represented by a representative, the representative’s name, address, telephone number, email address (if any) and Law Society of Ontario registration number (if any). v. The address where the plaintiff believes the defendant may be served. 2. If the plaintiff’s claim is based in whole or in part on a document, a copy of the document shall be attached to each copy of the claim, unless it is unavailable, in which case the claim shall state the reason why the document is not attached. O. Reg. 461/01, s. 5; O. Reg. 78/06, s. 9 (1); O. Reg. 56/08, s. 1; O. Reg. 230/13, s. 6; O. Reg. 108/21, s. 5. (3) Revoked: O. Reg. 78/06, s. 9 (2). Issuing Claim 7.02 (1) On receiving a plaintiff’s claim, the clerk shall immediately issue it by dating, signing and sealing it and assigning it a court file number. O. Reg. 249/21, s. 3. When Electronic Issuance Required (2) A plaintiff’s claim that is filed electronically shall be issued electronically. O. Reg. 249/21, s. 3. Copies of the Claim (3) If a plaintiff’s claim is issued electronically, (a) the clerk shall save a copy of the issued claim in the court’s case tracking system; and (b) the issued claim shall be provided to the plaintiff in electronic format. O. Reg. 249/21, s. 3. (4) If a plaintiff’s claim is not issued electronically, the original claim shall remain in the court file and the clerk shall give copies for service on the defendant to the plaintiff. O. Reg. 249/21, s. 3. 7.03, 7.04 Revoked: O. Reg. 249/21, s. 3. RULE 8 SERVICE Service of Particular Documents Plaintiff’s or Defendant’s Claim 8.01 (1) A plaintiff’s claim or defendant’s claim (Form 7A or 10A) shall be served personally as provided in rule 8.02 or by an alternative to personal service as provided in rule 8.03. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 8.01 (1). Time for Service of Claim (2) A claim shall be served within six months after the date it is issued, but the court may extend the time for service, before or after the six months has elapsed. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 8.01 (2). (3) Revoked: O. Reg. 44/14, s. 4 (1). (3.1) Revoked: O. Reg. 78/06, s. 10. Default Judgment (4) A default judgment (Form 11B) shall be served by the clerk on all parties named in the claim by mail or by email. O. Reg. 108/21, s. 6 (1). (4.1) Revoked: O. Reg. 38/16, s. 3 (1). (4.1.1) Revoked: O. Reg. 78/06, s. 10. Assessment Order (5) An order made on a motion in writing for an assessment of damages under subrule 11.03 (2) shall be served by the clerk on the plaintiff by mail or by email. O. Reg. 108/21, s. 6 (1). (5.1) A plaintiff who wishes for service under subrule (5) by mail shall provide a stamped, self-addressed envelope with the notice of motion and supporting affidavit. O. Reg. 108/21, s. 6 (1). Conference Orders (6) An order made at a settlement conference or trial management conference shall be served by the clerk on all parties by mail or by email. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 4. Summons to Witness (7) A summons to witness (Form 18A) shall be served personally by the party who requires the presence of the witness, or by the party’s representative, at least 10 days before the trial date; at the time of service, attendance money calculated in accordance with the regulations made under the Administration of Justice Act shall be paid or tendered to the witness. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 10; O. Reg. 230/13, s. 7. Notice of Garnishment (8) A notice of garnishment (Form 20E) shall be served by the creditor, (a) together with a sworn affidavit for enforcement request (Form 20P), on the debtor, by mail, by courier, personally as provided in rule 8.02 or by an alternative to personal service as provided in rule 8.03; and (b) together with a garnishee’s statement (Form 20F), on the garnishee, by mail, by courier, personally as provided in rule 8.02 or by an alternative to personal service as provided in rule 8.03. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 10. Notice of Garnishment Hearing (9) A notice of garnishment hearing (Form 20Q) shall be served by the person requesting the hearing on the creditor, debtor, garnishee and co-owner of the debt, if any, and any other interested persons by mail, by courier, personally as provided in rule 8.02 or by an alternative to personal service as provided in rule 8.03. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 10. Notice of Examination (10) A notice of examination (Form 20H) shall be served by the creditor on the debtor or person to be examined personally as provided in rule 8.02 or by an alternative to personal service as provided in rule 8.03. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 10; O. Reg. 393/09, s. 4 (2). Financial Statement (11) If the person to be examined is the debtor and the debtor is an individual, the creditor shall serve the notice of examination on the debtor together with a blank financial information form (Form 20I). O. Reg. 78/06, s. 10. (12) The notice of examination, (a) shall be served, together with the financial information form if applicable, at least 30 days before the date fixed for the examination; and (b) shall be filed, with proof of service, at least three days before the date fixed for the examination. O. Reg. 393/09, s. 4 (3). Notice of Contempt Hearing (13) A notice of a contempt hearing shall be served by the creditor on the debtor or person to be examined personally as provided in rule 8.02. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 10. Defence and Other Documents (14) The following documents may be served by mail, by courier, by email, personally as provided in rule 8.02 or by an alternative to personal service as provided in rule 8.03, unless the court orders otherwise: 1. A defence. 2. Any other document not referred to in subrules (1) to (13). O. Reg. 44/14, s. 4 (3); O. Reg. 108/21, s. 6 (2). Personal Service 8.02 If a document is to be served personally, service shall be made, Individual (a) on an individual, other than a person under disability, by leaving a copy of the document with him or her; Municipality (b) on a municipal corporation, by leaving a copy of the document with the chair, mayor, warden or reeve of the municipality, with the clerk or deputy clerk of the municipality or with a lawyer for the municipality; Corporation (c) on any other corporation, by leaving a copy of the document with, (i) an officer, a director or another person authorized to act on behalf of the corporation, or (ii) a person at any place of business of the corporation who appears to be in control or management of the place of business; Board or Commission (d) on a board or commission, by leaving a copy of the document with a member or officer of the board or commission; Person Outside Ontario Carrying on Business in Ontario (e) on a person outside Ontario who carries on business in Ontario, by leaving a copy of the document with anyone carrying on business in Ontario for the person; Crown in Right of Canada (f) on the Crown in right of Canada, in accordance with subsection 23 (2) of the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act (Canada); Crown in Right of Ontario (g) on the Crown in right of Ontario, in accordance with section 15 of the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act, 2019; Attorney General (g.1) on the Attorney General of Ontario, by leaving a copy of the document with an employee of the Crown at the Crown Law Office (Civil Law) of the Ministry of the Attorney General; Absentee (h) on an absentee, by leaving a copy of the document with the absentee’s committee, if one has been appointed or, if not, with the Public Guardian and Trustee; Minor (i) on a minor, by leaving a copy of the document with the minor and, if the minor resides with a parent or other person having his or her care or lawful custody, by leaving another copy of the document with the parent or other person; Mentally Incapable Person (j) on a mentally incapable person, (i) if there is a guardian or an attorney acting under a validated power of attorney for personal care with authority to act in the proceeding, by leaving a copy of the document with the guardian or attorney, (ii) if there is no guardian or attorney acting under a validated power of attorney for personal care with authority to act in the proceeding but there is an attorney under a power of attorney with authority to act in the proceeding, by leaving a copy of the document with the attorney and leaving an additional copy with the person, (iii) if there is neither a guardian nor an attorney with authority to act in the proceeding, by leaving a copy of the document bearing the person’s name and address with the Public Guardian and Trustee and leaving an additional copy with the person; Partnership (k) on a partnership, by leaving a copy of the document with, (i) any one or more of the partners, or (ii) a person at the principal place of business of the partnership who appears to be in control or management of the place of business; and Sole Proprietorship (l) on a sole proprietorship, by leaving a copy of the document with, (i) the sole proprietor, or (ii) a person at the principal place of business of the sole proprietorship who appears to be in control or management of the place of business. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 8.02; O. Reg. 56/12, s. 1; O. Reg. 230/13, s. 8; O. Reg. 108/21, s. 7. Alternatives to Personal Service 8.03 (1) If a document is to be served by an alternative to personal service, service shall be made in accordance with this rule. O. Reg. 108/21, s. 8 (1). At Place of Residence (2) If an attempt is made to effect personal service at an individual’s place of residence and for any reason personal service cannot be effected, the document may be served by, (a) leaving a copy in a sealed envelope addressed to the individual at the place of residence with anyone who appears to be an adult member of the same household;

and (b) on the same day or the following day, mailing or sending by courier another copy of the document to the individual at the place of residence. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 8.03 (2); O. Reg. 78/06, s. 11 (1); O. Reg. 393/09, s. 5 (2, 3). Corporation (3) If the head office or principal place of business of a corporation or, in the case of an extra-provincial corporation, the attorney for service in Ontario cannot be found at the last address recorded with the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery, service may be made on the corporation, (a) by mailing or sending by courier a copy of the document to the corporation or to the attorney for service in Ontario, as the case may be, at that address; and (b) by mailing or sending by courier a copy of the document to each director of the corporation as recorded with the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery, at the director’s address as recorded with that Ministry. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 11 (2); O. Reg. 521/22, s. 2. When Effective (4) Service made under subrule (2) or (3) is effective on the fifth day after the document is mailed or verified by courier that it was delivered. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 8.03 (4); O. Reg. 78/06, s. 11 (3). Acceptance of Service by Lawyer or Paralegal (5) Service on a party who is represented by a lawyer or paralegal may be made by leaving a copy of the document with the lawyer or paralegal, or with an employee in the lawyer’s or paralegal’s office, but service under this subrule is effective only if the lawyer, paralegal or employee endorses on the document or a copy of it an acceptance of service and the date of the acceptance. O. Reg. 230/13, s. 9. (6) By accepting service, the lawyer or paralegal is deemed to represent to the court that he or she has the client’s authority to accept service. O. Reg. 230/13, s. 9. Service of Claim (7) Service of a plaintiff’s claim or defendant’s claim on an individual against whom the claim is made may be made by sending a copy of the claim by registered mail or by courier to the individual’s place of residence, if the signature of the individual or any person who appears to be a member of the same household, verifying receipt of the copy, is obtained. O. Reg. 393/09, s. 5 (4); O. Reg. 440/10, s. 1 (1). (8) Service under subrule (7) is effective on the date on which receipt of the copy of the claim is verified by signature, as shown in a delivery confirmation provided by or obtained from Canada Post or the commercial courier, as the case may be. O. Reg. 393/09, s. 5 (4); O. Reg. 440/10, s. 1 (2). Crown in Right of Ontario, Attorney General (9) Service of a document on the Crown in Right of Ontario or on the Attorney General of Ontario may be made by emailing a copy of the document to the email address for service specified for the Crown or the Attorney General, as the case may be, on the website of the Ministry of the Attorney General. O. Reg. 108/21, s. 8 (2). Children’s Lawyer (10) Service of a document on the Children’s Lawyer may be made by emailing a copy of the document to the email address for service specified for the Children’s Lawyer on the website of the Ministry of the Attorney General. O. Reg. 108/21, s. 8 (2). Public Guardian and Trustee (11) Service of a document on the Public Guardian and Trustee, and any service of a document that involves leaving a copy with the Public Guardian and Trustee, may be made with respect to the Public Guardian and Trustee by emailing a copy of the document to the email address for service specified for the Public Guardian and Trustee on the website of the Ministry of the Attorney General. O. Reg. 108/21, s. 8 (2). Substituted Service 8.04 If it is shown that it is impractical to effect prompt service of a claim personally or by an alternative to personal service, the court may allow substituted service. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 8.04. Service Outside Ontario 8.05 If the defendant is outside Ontario, the court may award as costs of the action the costs reasonably incurred in effecting service of the claim on the defendant there. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 8.05; O. Reg. 78/06, s. 12. 8.06 Revoked: O. Reg. 521/22, s. 3. Service by Mail 8.07 (1) If a document is to be served by mail under these rules, it shall be sent, by regular lettermail or registered mail, to the last address of the person or of the person’s representative that is, (a) on file with the court, if the document is to be served by the clerk; (b) known to the sender, if the document is to be served by any other person. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 8.07 (1); O. Reg. 78/06, s. 14; O. Reg. 230/13, s. 10. When Effective (2) Service of a document by mail is deemed to be effective on the fifth day following the date of mailing. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 8.07 (2). Exception (3) This rule does not apply when a claim is served by registered mail under subrule 8.03 (7). O. Reg. 393/09, s. 6. Service by Courier 8.07.1 (1) If a document is to be served by courier under these rules, it shall be sent by means of a commercial courier to the last address of the person or of the person’s representative that is on file with the court or known to the sender. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 15; O. Reg. 230/13, s. 11. When Effective (2) Service of a document sent by courier is deemed to be effective on the fifth day following the date on which the courier verifies to the sender that the document was delivered. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 15. Exception (3) This rule does not apply when a claim is served by courier under subrule 8.03 (7). O. Reg. 78/06, s. 15; O. Reg. 393/09, s. 7. Service by Email 8.08 (1) Except as otherwise specified in any other rule, if a document is to be served by email under these rules, it shall be sent to, (a) the last email address provided by the person to be served or the person’s representative or, if no email address is provided, to the person’s or representative’s last known email address; or (b) in the case of a lawyer or paralegal whose email address is not provided, the email address for the lawyer or paralegal as published on the Law Society of Ontario’s website. O. Reg. 108/21, s. 9. Service by Clerk (2) In the case of a document to be served by the clerk by email, the document shall, except as otherwise specified in any other rule, be sent to the email address provided for under subrule 1.05.2 (1). O. Reg. 108/21, s. 9. Requirements re Email Message (3) The email message to which a document served by email in accordance with these rules is attached shall include, (a) the sender’s name, address, telephone number, and email address; (b) the name of the person or representative being served; (c) the date and time of the email; and (d) the name and telephone number of a person to contact in the event of a transmission problem. O. Reg. 108/21, s. 9. When Effective (4) Service of a document by email is deemed to be effective, (a) on the day the email is sent; or (b) if the email is sent between 4 p.m. and midnight, on the following day. O. Reg. 108/21, s. 9. Notice of Change of Address 8.09 (1) A party whose address for service changes shall serve notice of the change on the court and other parties within seven days after the change takes place. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 16. (2) If the court orders that proof of service of the notice is required, service of the notice may be proved in accordance with rule 8.09.1. O. Reg. 521/22, s. 4. Proof of Service 8.09.1 (1) Except as otherwise provided by these rules or a court order, service of a document shall be proved in accordance with this rule. O. Reg. 521/22, s. 5. Affidavit (2) Service of a document may be proved by an affidavit of service (Form 8A) of the person who served it. O. Reg. 521/22, s. 5. Certificate (3) A lawyer or paralegal may prove service of a document by a certificate of service (Form 8B) if the lawyer or paralegal served the document or caused it to be served and is satisfied that service was effected. O. Reg. 521/22, s. 5. Failure to Receive Document 8.10 A person who has been served or who is deemed to have been served with a document in accordance with these rules is nevertheless entitled to show, on a motion to set aside the consequences of default, on a motion for an extension of time or in support of a motion or request for an adjournment, that the document, (a) did not come to the person’s notice; or (b) came to the person’s notice only at some time later than when it was served or is deemed to have been served. O. Reg. 461/01, s. 9 (1); O. Reg. 3/25, s. 5. RULE 9 DEFENCE Defence 9.01 A defendant who wishes to dispute a plaintiff’s claim shall, within 20 days of being served with the claim, (a) serve on every other party a defence (Form 9A); and (b) file the defence, with proof of service, with the clerk. O. Reg. 44/14, s. 5. Contents of Defence, Attachments 9.02 (1) The following requirements apply to the defence: 1. It shall contain the following information: i. The reasons why the defendant disputes the plaintiff’s claim, expressed in concise non-technical language with a reasonable amount of detail. ii. If the defendant is self-represented, the defendant’s name, address, telephone number and email address (if any). iii. If the defendant is represented by a representative, the representative’s name, address, telephone number, and email address (if any) and Law Society of Ontario registration number (if any). 2. If the defence is based in whole or in part on a document, a copy of the document shall be attached to each copy of the defence, unless it is unavailable, in which case the defence shall state the reason why the document is not attached. O. Reg. 461/01, s. 11; O. Reg. 78/06, s. 18; O. Reg. 56/12, s. 2; O. Reg. 230/13, s. 12; O. Reg. 108/21, s. 10. (2) Revoked: O. Reg. 78/06, s. 19. Admission of Liability and Proposal of Terms of Payment 9.03 (1) A defendant who admits liability for all or part of the plaintiff’s claim but wishes to arrange terms of payment may in the defence admit liability and propose terms of payment. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 9.03 (1). Where No Dispute (2) If the plaintiff does not dispute the proposal within the 20-day period referred to in subrule (3), (a) the defendant shall make payment in accordance with the proposal as if it were a court order; (b) the plaintiff may serve a notice of default of payment (Form 20L) on the defendant if the defendant fails to make payment in accordance with the proposal; and (c) the clerk shall sign judgment for the unpaid balance of the undisputed amount on the filing of an affidavit of default of payment (Form 20M) by the plaintiff swearing, (i) that the defendant failed to make payment in accordance with the proposal, (ii) to the amount paid by the defendant and the unpaid balance, and (iii) that 15 days have passed since the defendant was served with a notice of default of payment. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 9.03 (2); O. Reg. 78/06, s. 20 (1). Dispute (3) The plaintiff may dispute the proposal within 20 days after service of the defence by filing with the clerk and serving on the defendant a request to clerk (Form 9B) for a terms of payment hearing before a referee or other person appointed by the court. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 20 (2). (4) The clerk shall fix a time for the hearing, allowing for a reasonable notice period after the date the request is served, and serve a notice of hearing on the parties. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 9.03 (4). Manner of Service (4.1) The notice of hearing shall be served by mail or email. O. Reg. 330/02, s. 8 (1); O. Reg. 108/21, s. 11. Financial Information Form, Defendant an Individual (4.2) The clerk shall serve a financial information form (Form 20I) on the defendant, together with the notice of hearing, if the defendant is an individual. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 20 (3). (4.3) Where a defendant receives a financial information form under subrule (4.2), he or she shall complete it and serve it on the creditor before the hearing, but shall not file it with the court. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 20 (3). Order (5) On the hearing, the referee or other person may make an order as to terms of payment by the defendant. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 9.03 (5); O. Reg. 78/06, s. 20 (4). Failure to Appear, Default Judgment (6) If the defendant does not appear at the hearing, the clerk may sign default judgment against the defendant for the part of the claim that has been admitted and shall serve a default judgment (Form 11B) on the defendant in accordance with subrule 8.01 (4). O. Reg. 78/06, s. 20 (5). (6.1) Revoked: O. Reg. 78/06, s. 20 (5). Failure to Make Payments (7) Unless the referee or other person specifies otherwise in the order as to terms of payment, if the defendant fails to make payment in accordance with the order, the clerk shall sign judgment for the unpaid balance on the filing of an affidavit by the plaintiff swearing to the default and stating the amount paid and the unpaid balance. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 9.03 (7). RULE 10 DEFENDANT’S CLAIM Defendant’s Claim 10.01 (1) A defendant may make a claim, (a) against the plaintiff; (b) against any other person, (i) arising out of the transaction or occurrence relied upon by the plaintiff, or (ii) related to the plaintiff’s claim; or (c) against the plaintiff and against another person in accordance with clause (b). O. Reg. 258/98, r. 10.01 (1). (2) The defendant’s claim shall be in Form 10A and may be issued, (a) within 20 days after the day on which the defence is filed; or (b) after the time described in clause (a) but before trial or default judgment, with leave of the court. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 21 (1). Copies (3) The defendant shall provide a copy of the defendant’s claim to the court. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 10.01 (3); O. Reg. 461/01, s. 13 (1). Contents of Defendant’s Claim, Attachments (4) The following requirements apply to the defendant’s claim: 1. It shall contain the following information: i. The full names of the parties to the defendant’s claim and, if relevant, the capacity in which they sue or are sued. ii. The nature of the claim, expressed in concise non-technical language with a reasonable amount of detail, including the date, place and nature of the occurrences on which the claim is based. iii. The amount of the claim and the relief requested. iv. If the defendant is self-represented, the defendant’s name, address, telephone number and email address (if any). v. If the defendant is represented by a representative, the representative’s name, address, telephone number, email address (if any) and Law Society of Ontario registration number (if any). vi. The address where the defendant believes each person against whom the claim is made may be served. vii. The court file number assigned to the plaintiff’s claim. 2. If the defendant’s claim is based in whole or in part on a document, a copy of the document shall be attached to each copy of the claim, unless it is unavailable, in which case the claim shall state the reason why the document is not attached. O. Reg. 461/01, s. 13 (2); O. Reg. 78/06, s. 21 (2, 3); O. Reg. 56/12, s. 3; O. Reg. 230/13, s. 13; O. Reg. 108/21, s. 12. (5) Revoked: O. Reg. 78/06, s. 21 (4). Issuance (6) On receiving the defendant’s claim, the clerk shall immediately issue it by dating, signing and sealing it, shall assign it the same court file number as the plaintiff’s claim and shall file it in the court file. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 10.01 (6); O. Reg. 461/01, s. 13 (3); O. Reg. 249/21, s. 4. (7), (8) Revoked: O. Reg. 78/06, s. 21 (4). Service 10.02 A defendant’s claim shall be served by the defendant on every person against whom it is made, in accordance with subrules 8.01 (1) and (2). O. Reg. 258/98, r. 10.02. Defence 10.03 A party who wishes to dispute the defendant’s claim or a third party who wishes to dispute the plaintiff’s claim shall, within 20 days after service of the defendant’s claim, (a) serve on every other party a defence (Form 9A); and (b) file the defence, with proof of service, with the clerk. O. Reg. 44/14, s. 6. Defendant’s Claim to be Tried with Main Action 10.04 (1) A defendant’s claim shall be tried and disposed of at the trial of the action, unless the court orders otherwise. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 10.04 (1). Exception (2) If it appears that a defendant’s claim may unduly complicate or delay the trial of the action or cause undue prejudice to a party, the court may order separate trials or direct that the defendant’s claim proceed as a separate action. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 10.04 (2). Rights of Third Party (3) If the defendant alleges, in a defendant’s claim, that a third party is liable to the defendant for all or part of the plaintiff’s claim in the action, the third party may at the trial contest the defendant’s liability to the plaintiff, but only if the third party has filed a defence in accordance with subrule 10.03 (1). O. Reg. 258/98, r. 10.04 (3); O. Reg. 78/06, s. 23. Application of Rules to Defendant’s Claim 10.05 (1) These rules apply, with necessary modifications, to a defendant’s claim as if it were a plaintiff’s claim, and to a defence to a defendant’s claim as if it were a defence to a plaintiff’s claim. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 10.05 (1). Exception (2) However, when a person against whom a defendant’s claim is made is noted in default, judgment against that person may be obtained only in accordance with rule 11.04. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 10.05 (2); O. Reg. 56/08, s. 2. (3) Revoked: O. Reg. 153/25, s. 4. RULE 11 DEFAULT PROCEEDINGS Noting Defendant in Default 11.01 (1) If a defendant to a plaintiff’s claim or a defendant’s claim fails to file a defence to all or part of the claim with the clerk within the prescribed time, the clerk may note the defendant in default on the filing of, (a) a request to note the defendant in default, which may be made in Form 9B; and (b) proof that the claim was served within the court’s territorial division, subject to subrule (3). O. Reg. 249/21, s. 6 (1). (1.1) Revoked: O. Reg. 249/21, s. 6 (1). Leave Required for Person under Disability (2) A person under disability may not be noted in default under subrule (1), except with leave of the court. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24. Service Outside Territorial Division (3) If all the defendants have been served outside the court’s territorial division, the clerk shall not note any defendant in default until it is proved by an affidavit for jurisdiction (Form 11A) filed with the clerk, or by evidence presented before a judge, that the action was properly brought in that territorial division. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24; O. Reg. 249/21, s. 6 (2). (4) Revoked: O. Reg. 249/21, s. 6 (3). Default Judgment, Plaintiff’s Claim, Debt or Liquidated Demand 11.02 (1) If a defendant has been noted in default, the clerk may sign default judgment (Form 11B) in respect of the claim or any part of the claim to which the default applies that is for a debt or liquidated demand in money, including interest if claimed. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24. (2) The fact that default judgment has been signed under subrule (1) does not affect the plaintiff’s right to proceed on the remainder of the claim or against any other defendant for all or part of the claim. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24. Manner of Service of Default Judgment (3) A default judgment (Form 11B) shall be served in accordance with subrule 8.01 (4). O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24; O. Reg. 44/14, s. 9; O. Reg. 38/16, s. 4. Default Judgment, Plaintiff’s Claim, Unliquidated Demand 11.03 (1) If all defendants have been noted in default, the plaintiff may obtain judgment against a defendant noted in default with respect to any part of the claim to which rule 11.02 does not apply. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24. (2) To obtain judgment, the plaintiff may, (a) file a notice of motion and supporting affidavit (Form 15A) requesting a motion in writing for an assessment of damages, setting out the reasons why the motion should be granted and attaching any relevant documents; or (b) file a request for an assessment hearing, which may be in Form 9B. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24; O. Reg. 393/09, s. 9; O. Reg. 249/21, s. 7 (1). (2.1), (2.2) Revoked: O. Reg. 249/21, s. 7 (2). Inadequate Supporting Affidavit (3) On a motion in writing for an assessment of damages under clause (2) (a), a judge who finds the plaintiff’s affidavit inadequate or unsatisfactory may order that, (a) a further affidavit be provided; or (b) an assessment hearing be held. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24. Assessment Hearing (4) If an assessment hearing is to be held under clause (2) (b) or (3) (b), the clerk shall fix a date for the hearing and send a notice of hearing to the plaintiff, and the assessment hearing shall proceed as a trial in accordance with rule 17. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24. Matters to be Proved (5) On a motion in writing for an assessment of damages or at an assessment hearing, the plaintiff is not required to prove liability against a defendant noted in default, but is required to prove the amount of the claim. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24. Service of Order (6) An order made on a motion in writing for an assessment of damages shall be served by the clerk in accordance with subrule 8.01 (5). O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24. No Assessment where Defence Filed (7) If one or more defendants have filed a defence, a plaintiff requiring an assessment of damages against a defendant noted in default shall proceed to a settlement conference under rule 13 and, if necessary, a trial in accordance with rule 17. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24. Default Judgment, Defendant’s Claim 11.04 If a party against whom a defendant’s claim is made has been noted in default, judgment may be obtained against the party only at trial or on motion. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24. Consequences of Noting in Default 11.05 (1) A defendant who has been noted in default shall not file a defence or take any other step in the proceeding, except making a motion under rule 11.06, without leave of the court or the plaintiff’s consent. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24. (2) Any step in the proceeding may be taken without the consent of a defendant who has been noted in default. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24. (3) A defendant who has been noted in default is not entitled to notice of any step in the proceeding and need not be served with any other document, except the following: 1. Subrule 11.02 (3) (service of default judgment). 2. Rule 12.01 (amendment of claim or defence). 3. Subrule 15.01 (6) (motion after judgment). 4. Postjudgment proceedings against a debtor under rule 20. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24. Setting Aside Noting of Default by Court on Motion 11.06 The court may set aside the noting in default or default judgment against a party and any step that has been taken to enforce the judgment, on such terms as are just, if the party makes a motion to set aside and the court is satisfied that, (a) the party has a meritorious defence and a reasonable explanation for the default; and (b) the motion is made as soon as is reasonably possible in all the circumstances. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24. RULE 11.1 DISMISSAL BY CLERK Dismissal 11.1.01 (1) Unless the court orders otherwise, the clerk shall make an order dismissing an action for delay if, by the second anniversary of the commencement of the action, (a) the action has not been disposed of by order; and (b) no step has been taken by the plaintiff under rule 11.03 to obtain judgment, nor has a trial date been requested. O. Reg. 194/15, s. 3; O. Reg. 38/16, s. 6; O. Reg. 488/16, s. 1 (1); O. Reg. 249/21, s. 8. Exceptions (2) Subrule (1) does not apply if, (a) an offer to settle the action has been accepted and filed; (b) the defence contains an admission of liability for the plaintiff’s claim in the action and a proposal of terms of payment under subrule 9.03 (1); or (c) at the time the clerk would otherwise be required under that subrule to dismiss the action, the plaintiff is under disability. O. Reg. 194/15, s. 3. (2.1) Revoked: O. Reg. 108/21, s. 13. Service of Order (3) The clerk shall serve a copy of an order made under subrule (1) on the parties. O. Reg. 194/15, s. 3. (4) Revoked: O. Reg. 488/16, s. 1 (3). Effect of Dismissal on Defendant’s Claim 11.1.02 If an action against a defendant who has made a defendant’s claim is dismissed for delay under subrule 11.1.01 (1), the defendant’s claim shall be deemed to be dismissed 60 days after the order under that subrule is served, unless the court orders otherwise during the 60-day period. O. Reg. 202/17, s. 1. RULE 11.2 REQUEST FOR CLERK’S ORDER ON CONSENT Consent Order 11.2.01 (1) The clerk shall, on the filing of a request for clerk’s order on consent (Form 11.2A), make an order granting the relief sought, including costs, if the following conditions are satisfied: 1. The relief sought is, i. amending a claim or defence less than 30 days before the originally scheduled trial date, ii. adding, deleting or substituting a party less than 30 days before the originally scheduled trial date, iii. setting aside the noting in default or default judgment against a party and any specified step to enforce the judgment that has not yet been completed, iv. restoring a matter that was dismissed under rule 11.1 to the list, v. noting that payment has been made in full satisfaction of a judgment or terms of settlement, or vi. dismissing an action. 2. The request is signed by all parties (including any party to be added, deleted or substituted) and states, i. that each party has received a copy of the request, and ii. that no party that would be affected by the order is under disability. 3., 4. Revoked: O. Reg. 393/09, s. 11 (3). O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24; O. Reg. 393/09, s. 11 (1-3). Service of Order (2) The clerk shall serve a copy of an order made under subrule (1) by mail or by email on a party who requests it. O. Reg. 108/21, s. 14. (2.1) A party who wishes for service under subrule (2) by mail shall provide a stamped, self-addressed envelope for the purpose. O. Reg. 108/21, s. 14. Same, Refusal to Make Order (3) Where the clerk refuses to make an order, the clerk shall serve a copy of the request for clerk’s order on consent (Form 11.2A), with reasons for the refusal, on all the parties. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24; O. Reg. 393/09, s. 11 (4). Notice of Setting Aside of Enforcement Step (4) Where an order is made setting aside a specified step to enforce a judgment under subparagraph 1 iii of subrule (1), a party shall file a copy of the order at each court location where the enforcement step has been requested. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24. RULE 11.3 DISCONTINUANCE Discontinuance by Plaintiff in Undefended Action 11.3.01 (1) A plaintiff may discontinue his or her claim against a defendant who fails to file a defence to all or part of the claim with the clerk within the prescribed time by, (a) serving a notice of discontinued claim (Form 11.3A) on all defendants who were served with the claim; and (b) filing the notice with proof of service. O. Reg. 393/09, s. 12. (2) A claim may not be discontinued by or against a person under disability, except with leave of the court. O. Reg. 393/09, s. 12. (3) Revoked: O. Reg. 249/21, s. 9. Effect of Discontinuance on Subsequent Action 11.3.02 The discontinuance of a claim is not a defence to a subsequent action on the matter, unless an order granting leave to discontinue provides otherwise. O. Reg. 393/09, s. 12. RULE 12 AMENDMENT, STRIKING OUT, STAY AND DISMISSAL Right to Amend 12.01 (1) A plaintiff’s or defendant’s claim and a defence to a plaintiff’s or defendant’s claim may be amended by filing with the clerk an amended claim or defence that meets the following requirements: 1. It shall be marked “Amended”. 2. Any additions shall be underlined, and any other changes identified. 3. A copy of any document on which the amended claim or defence is based shall be attached to it, or, if the document is not available, the amended claim or defence shall state the reason why the document is not attached. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 6 (1). Same (1.1) Paragraph 3 of subrule (1) applies even if a copy of the document was attached to a previously filed version of the claim or defence. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 6 (1). (1.1), (1.2) Revoked: O. Reg. 249/21, s. 10. Service (2) The amended claim or defence shall be served by the party making the amendment on all parties, including any parties in default, in accordance with subrule 8.01 (14). O. Reg. 258/98, r. 12.01 (2); O. Reg. 78/06, s. 25 (1); O. Reg. 3/25, s. 6 (2). Time (3) Filing and service of the amended claim or defence shall take place at least 30 days before the originally scheduled trial date, unless, (a) the court, on motion, allows a shorter notice period; or (b) a clerk’s order permitting the amendment is obtained under subrule 11.2.01 (1). O. Reg. 393/09, s. 13; O. Reg. 3/25, s. 6 (2). Service on Added Party (4) A person added as a party shall be served with the claim as amended, except that if the person is added as a party at trial, the court may dispense with service of the claim. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 12.01 (4). No Amendment Required in Response (5) A party who is served with an amended claim or defence is not required to amend the party’s defence or claim. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 25 (3); O. Reg. 3/25, s. 6 (2). Motion to Strike out or Amend a Document 12.02 (1) The court may, on motion, strike out or amend all or part of any document that, (a) discloses no reasonable cause of action or defence; (b) may delay or make it difficult to have a fair trial; or (c) is inflammatory, a waste of time, a nuisance or an abuse of the court’s process. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 26. (2) In connection with an order striking out or amending a document under subrule (1), the court may do one or more of the following: 1. In the case of a claim, order that the action be stayed or dismissed. 2. In the case of a defence, strike out the defence and grant judgment. 2.1 In the case of a motion, order that the motion be stayed or dismissed. 3. Impose such terms as are just. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 26; Reg. 44/14, s. 11 (2). General Power to Stay, Dismiss Action (3) The court may, on its own initiative, make the order referred to in paragraph 1 of subrule (2) staying or dismissing an action, if the action appears on its face to be inflammatory, a waste of time, a nuisance or an abuse of the court’s process. O. Reg. 44/14, s. 11 (3). (4) Unless the court orders otherwise, an order under subrule (3) shall be made on the basis of written submissions in accordance with the following procedures: 1. The court shall direct the clerk to send notice by mail to the plaintiff that the court is considering making the order. 2. The plaintiff may, within 20 days after receiving the notice, file with the court a written submission, no more than four pages in length, responding to the notice. 3. If the plaintiff does not file a written submission that complies with paragraph 2, the court may make the order without any further notice to the plaintiff or to any other party. 4. If the plaintiff files a written submission that complies with paragraph 2, the court may direct the clerk to send a copy of the submission by mail to any other party. 5. A party who receives a copy of the plaintiff’s submission may, within 10 days after receiving the copy, file with the court a written submission, no more than four pages in length, responding to the plaintiff’s submission, and shall send a copy of the responding submission by mail to the plaintiff, and, on the request of any other party, to that party. O. Reg. 44/14, s. 11 (3). (5) The clerk shall send a copy of an order made under subrule (1) by mail to all the parties as soon as possible after the order is made. O. Reg. 44/14, s. 11 (3). (6) A document required under this rule to be sent by mail shall be mailed in the manner described in subrule 8.07 (1), and is deemed to have been received on the fifth day after it is mailed. O. Reg. 44/14, s. 11 (3). General Power to Stay, Dismiss Motion (7) The court may, on its own initiative, make the order referred to in paragraph 2.1 of subrule (2) staying or dismissing a motion, if the motion appears on its face to be inflammatory, a waste of time, a nuisance or an abuse of the court’s process. O. Reg. 44/14, s. 11 (3). (8) Subrules (4) to (6) apply, with necessary modifications, to the stay or dismissal of a motion under subrule (7) and, for the purpose, a reference to the plaintiff shall be read as a reference to the moving party. O. Reg. 44/14, s. 11 (3). Clerk to Notify Court (9) If the clerk becomes aware that an action could be the subject of an order under subrule (3), or that a motion could be the subject of an order under subrule (7), the clerk shall notify the court. O. Reg. 44/14, s. 11 (3). Stay or Dismissal if No Leave under Courts of Justice Act 12.03 (1) If the court determines that a person who is subject to an order under subsection 140 (1) of the Courts of Justice Act has instituted or continued an action without the order having been rescinded or leave granted for the action to be instituted or continued, the court shall make an order staying or dismissing the action. O. Reg. 44/14, s. 11 (4). Request for Order (2) Any party to the action may file with the clerk a written request for an order under subrule (1). O. Reg. 44/14, s. 11 (4). Service of Order (3) An order under subrule (1) may be made without notice, but the clerk shall send a copy of the order by mail, in the manner described in subrule 8.07 (1), to every party to the action as soon as possible after the order is made. O. Reg. 44/14, s. 11 (4). RULE 13 SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES Settlement Conference Required in Defended Action 13.01 (1) A settlement conference shall be held in every defended action. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. Duty of Clerk (2) The clerk shall fix a time, date and place for the settlement conference and serve a notice of settlement conference, together with a list of proposed witnesses (Form 13A), on the parties. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. Timing (3) The settlement conference shall be held within 90 days after the first defence is filed. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. Exception (4) Subrules (1) to (3) do not apply if the defence contains an admission of liability for all of the plaintiff’s claim and a proposal of terms of payment under subrule 9.03 (1). O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. Participation 13.02 (1) A party and the party’s representative, if any, shall participate in the settlement conference, unless the court orders otherwise. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 7. Authority to Settle (2) A party who requires another person’s approval before agreeing to a settlement shall, before the settlement conference, arrange to have ready telephone access to the other person throughout the conference, whether it takes place during or after regular business hours. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. Additional Settlement Conferences (3) The court may order the parties to attend an additional settlement conference. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. (4) The clerk shall fix a time and place for any additional settlement conference and serve a notice of settlement conference, together with a list of proposed witnesses (Form 13A) on the parties. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. Failure to Attend (5) If a party who has received a notice of settlement conference fails to attend the conference, the court may, (a) impose appropriate sanctions, by way of costs or otherwise; and (b) order that an additional settlement conference be held, if necessary. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. (6) If a defendant fails to attend a first settlement conference, receives notice of an additional settlement conference and fails to attend the additional settlement conference, the court may, (a) strike out the defence and dismiss the defendant’s claim, if any, and allow the plaintiff to prove the plaintiff’s claim; or (b) make such other order as is just. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. Inadequate Preparation, Failure to File Material (7) The court may award costs against a person who attends a settlement conference if, (a) in the opinion of the court, the person is so inadequately prepared as to frustrate the purposes of the conference; (b) the person fails to file the material required by subrule 13.03 (2). O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. Purposes of Settlement Conference 13.03 (1) The purposes of a settlement conference are, (a) to resolve or narrow the issues in the action; (b) to expedite the disposition of the action; (c) to encourage settlement of the action; (d) to assist the parties in effective preparation for trial; and (e) to provide full disclosure between the parties of the relevant facts and evidence. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. Disclosure (2) At least 14 days before the date of the settlement conference, each party shall serve on every other party and file with the court, (a) a copy of any document to be relied on at the trial, including an expert report, not attached to the party’s claim or defence; and (b) a list of proposed witnesses (Form 13A) and of other persons with knowledge of the matters in dispute in the action. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. (3) At the settlement conference, the parties and their representatives shall openly and frankly discuss the issues involved in the action. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27; O. Reg. 3/25, s. 8. Further Disclosure Restricted (4) Except as otherwise provided or with the consent of the parties (Form 13B), the matters discussed at the settlement conference shall not be disclosed to others until after the action has been disposed of. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. (5) Subrule (4) does not prevent the review, by a regional senior judge or a person designated by a regional senior judge, of an audio recording by the court of a settlement conference, for the purpose of reviewing a complaint made under section 33.1 of the Courts of Justice Act. O. Reg. 108/21, s. 15. Recommendations to Parties 13.04 The court may make recommendations to the parties on any matter relating to the conduct of the action, in order to fulfil the purposes of a settlement conference, including recommendations as to, (a) the clarification and simplification of issues in the action; (b) the elimination of claims or defences that appear to be unsupported; and (c) the admission of facts or documents without further proof. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. Orders at Settlement Conference 13.05 (1) A judge conducting a settlement conference may make any order relating to the conduct of the action that the court could make. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. (2) Without limiting the generality of subrule (1), the judge may, (a) make an order, (i) adding or deleting parties, (ii) consolidating actions, (iii) with written reasons, staying or dismissing the action, (iv) amending or striking out a claim or defence under subrule 12.02 (1), (v) Revoked: O. Reg. 44/14, s. 12 (3). (vi) directing production of documents, (vii) changing the place of trial under rule 6.01, (viii) directing an additional settlement conference under subrule 13.02 (3), and (ix) ordering costs; and (b) at an additional settlement conference, order judgment under subrule 13.02 (6). O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27; O. Reg. 44/14, s. 12. Recommendations to Judge (3) If the settlement conference is conducted by a referee, a judge may, on the referee’s recommendation, make any order that may be made under subrules (1) and (2). O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. Consent to Final Judgment (4) A judge may order final judgment at a settlement conference where the matter in dispute is for an amount under the appealable limit and a party files a consent (Form 13B) signed by all parties before or at the settlement conference indicating that they wish to obtain final determination of the matter at the settlement conference if a mediated settlement is not reached. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27; O. Reg. 108/21, s. 16. Service of Order (5) Within 10 days after the judge signs an order made at a settlement conference, the clerk shall serve the order on on all the parties in accordance with subrule 8.01 (6). O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27; O. Reg. 3/25, s. 9. Memorandum 13.06 (1) At the end of the settlement conference, the court shall prepare a memorandum summarizing, (a) recommendations made under rule 13.04; (b) the issues remaining in dispute; (c) the matters agreed on by the parties; (d) any evidentiary matters that are considered relevant; and (e) information relating to the scheduling of the remaining steps in the proceeding. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. (2) The memorandum shall be filed with the clerk, who shall give a copy to the trial judge. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. Notice to Set Action Down for Trial 13.07 At or after the settlement conference, the clerk shall provide the parties with a notice stating that one of the parties must request a trial date if the action is not disposed of within 30 days after the settlement conference, and pay the fee required for setting the action down for trial. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. Judge Not To Preside At Trial 13.08 A judge who conducts a settlement conference in an action shall not preside at the trial of the action. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. Withdrawal of Claim 13.09 After a settlement conference has been held, a claim against a party who is not in default shall not be withdrawn or discontinued by the party who brought the claim without, (a) the written consent of the party against whom the claim is brought; or (b) leave of the court. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. Costs 13.10 The costs of a settlement conference, other than disbursements, shall not exceed $100 unless the court orders otherwise because there are special circumstances. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27; O. Reg. 3/25, s. 10. RULE 14 OFFER TO SETTLE Offer to Settle 14.01 A party may serve on any other party an offer to settle a claim on the terms specified in the offer. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 14.01. Written Documents 14.01.1 (1) An offer to settle, an acceptance of an offer to settle and a notice of withdrawal of an offer to settle shall be in writing. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 28. Use of Forms (2) An offer to settle may be in Form 14A, an acceptance of an offer to settle may be in Form 14B and a notice of withdrawal of an offer to settle may be in Form 14C. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 28. Terms of Settlement (3) The terms of an accepted offer to settle may be set out in terms of settlement (Form 14D). O. Reg. 78/06, s. 28. Time for Making Offer 14.02 (1) An offer to settle may be made at any time. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 29. Costs Consequences (2) The costs consequences referred to in rule 14.07 apply only if the offer to settle is served on the party to whom it is made at least seven days before the trial commences. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 29. Withdrawal 14.03 (1) An offer to settle may be withdrawn at any time before it is accepted, by serving a notice of withdrawal of an offer to settle on the party to whom it was made. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 29. Deemed Withdrawal (2) If an offer to settle specifies a date after which it is no longer available for acceptance, and has not been accepted on or before that date, the offer shall be deemed to have been withdrawn on the day after that date. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 29. Expiry When Court Disposes of Claim (3) An offer may not be accepted after the court disposes of the claim in respect of which the offer is made. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 29. No Disclosure to Trial Judge 14.04 If an offer to settle is not accepted, no communication about it or any related negotiations shall be made to the trial judge until all questions of liability and the relief to be granted, other than costs, have been determined. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 29. Acceptance of an Offer to Settle 14.05 (1) An offer to settle may be accepted by serving an acceptance of an offer to settle on the party who made it, at any time before it is withdrawn or before the court disposes of the claim in respect of which it is made. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 30. Payment Into Court As Condition (2) An offer by a plaintiff to settle a claim in return for the payment of money by a defendant may include a term that the defendant pay the money into court; in that case, the defendant may accept the offer only by paying the money into court and notifying the plaintiff of the payment. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 14.05 (2). (3) If a defendant offers to pay money to a plaintiff in settlement of a claim, the plaintiff may accept the offer with the condition that the defendant pay the money into court; if the offer is so accepted and the defendant fails to pay the money into court, the plaintiff may proceed as provided in rule 14.06. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 14.05 (3). Costs (4) If an accepted offer to settle does not deal with costs, the plaintiff is entitled, (a) in the case of an offer made by the defendant, to the plaintiff’s disbursements assessed to the date the plaintiff was served with the offer; (b) in the case of an offer made by the plaintiff, to the plaintiff’s disbursements assessed to the date that the notice of acceptance was served. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 14.05 (4). Failure to Comply With Accepted Offer 14.06 If a party to an accepted offer to settle fails to comply with the terms of the offer, the other party may, (a) make a motion to the court for judgment in the terms of the accepted offer; or (b) continue the proceeding as if there had been no offer to settle. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 14.06. Costs Consequences of Failure to Accept 14.07 (1) When a plaintiff makes an offer to settle that is not accepted by the defendant, the court may award the plaintiff an amount not exceeding twice the costs of the action, other than disbursements, if the following conditions are met: 1. The plaintiff obtains a judgment as favourable as or more favourable than the terms of the offer. 2. The offer was made at least seven days before the trial. 3. The offer was not withdrawn and did not expire before the trial. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 14.07 (1); O. Reg. 3/25, s. 11 (1). (2) When a defendant makes an offer to settle that is not accepted by the plaintiff, the court may award the defendant an amount not exceeding twice the costs awardable to a successful party, other than disbursements, from the date the offer was served, if the following conditions are met: 1. The plaintiff obtains a judgment as favourable as or less favourable than the terms of the offer. 2. The offer was made at least seven days before the trial. 3. The offer was not withdrawn and did not expire before the trial. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 14.07 (2); O. Reg. 3/25, s. 11 (2). (3) If an amount is awarded under subrule (1) or (2) to a self-represented party, the court may, despite rule 19.05, also award the party an amount not exceeding $1,500 as compensation for inconvenience and expense. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 11 (3). RULE 15 MOTIONS Notice of Motion and Supporting Affidavit 15.01 (1) A motion shall be made by a notice of motion and supporting affidavit (Form 15A). O. Reg. 393/09, s. 14 (1). (2) The moving party shall obtain a hearing date from the clerk before serving the notice of motion and supporting affidavit under subrule (3). O. Reg. 78/06, s. 32; O. Reg. 393/09, s. 14 (2). (3) The notice of motion and supporting affidavit, (a) shall be served on every party who has filed a claim and any defendant who has not been noted in default, at least seven days before the hearing date; and (b) shall be filed, with proof of service, at least three days before the hearing date. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 32; O. Reg. 393/09, s. 14 (3-5). Supporting Affidavit in Response (4) A party who prepares an affidavit (Form 15B) in response to the moving party’s notice of motion and supporting affidavit shall serve it on every party who has filed a claim or defence and file it, with proof of service, at least two days before the hearing date. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 32; O. Reg. 393/09, s. 14 (6). Supplementary Affidavit (5) The moving party may serve a supplementary affidavit on every party who has filed a claim or defence and file it, with proof of service, at least two days before the hearing date. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 32. Motion After Judgment Signed (6) A motion that is made after judgment has been signed shall be served on all parties, including those who have been noted in default. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 32. Motion Hearings 15.02 A motion may be conducted, (a) with the attendance of parties by a method determined under rule 1.07;

or (b) in writing, (i) if these rules provide for the motion to be in writing, or (ii) if the judge determines that it is fair and reasonable for the motion to be in writing. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 12. Motion Without Notice 15.03 (1) Despite rule 15.01, a motion may be made without notice if the nature or circumstances of the motion make notice unnecessary or not reasonably possible. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 32. Service of Order (2) A party who obtains an order on motion without notice shall serve it on every affected party, together with a copy of the notice of motion and supporting affidavit used on the motion, within five days after the order is signed. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 32; O. Reg. 393/09, s. 15. Motion to Set Aside or Vary Motion Made Without Notice (3) A party who is affected by an order obtained on motion without notice may make a motion to set aside or vary the order, within 30 days after being served with the order. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 32. No Further Motions Without Leave 15.04 If the court is satisfied that a party has tried to delay the action, add to its costs or otherwise abuse the court’s process by making numerous motions without merit, the court may, on motion, make an order prohibiting the party from making any further motions in the action without leave of the court. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 32. Adjournment of Motion 15.05 A motion shall not be adjourned at a party’s request before the hearing date unless the written consent of all parties is filed when the request is made, unless the court orders otherwise. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 32. Withdrawal of Motion 15.06 A motion shall not be withdrawn without, (a) the written consent of all the parties; or (b) leave of the court. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 32. Costs 15.07 The costs of a motion, other than disbursements, shall not exceed $100 unless the court orders otherwise because there are special circumstances. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 32; O. Reg. 3/25, s. 13. RULE 16 TRIAL SCHEDULING Clerk Fixes Date and Serves Notice 16.01 (1) The clerk shall fix a date for trial and serve a notice of trial on each party who has filed a claim or defence if, (a) a settlement conference has been held; and (b) a party has filed a request to the clerk (Form 9B) to fix a date for trial and has paid the required fee. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 32; O. Reg. 3/25, s. 14 (2). Manner of Service (2) The clerk shall serve the notice of trial by mail or email. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 14 (3). RULE 16.1 TRIAL MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE Court May Require 16.1.01 (1) At any time after the filing of a request to fix a date for trial, the court may, on its own initiative, direct that a trial management conference be held before a judge. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 15. Participation (2) A party and the party’s representative, if any, shall participate in the trial management conference, unless the court directs otherwise. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 15. Duties of Clerk (3) The clerk shall fix a time and date for the trial management conference and serve notice of the trial management conference on the parties. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 15. Failure to Attend (4) If a party who has received notice of the trial management conference fails to attend the conference, the court may impose appropriate sanctions, by way of costs or otherwise. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 15. Inadequate Preparation (5) The court may award costs against a person who attends a trial management conference if, in the opinion of the court, the person is so inadequately prepared as to frustrate the purposes of the conference. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 15. Purposes of Trial Management Conference 16.1.02 (1) The purposes of a trial management conference are, (a) to assess the parties’ readiness for trial; (b) to assist the parties in effective preparation for trial; (c) to provide full disclosure between the parties of the relevant facts and evidence; (d) to resolve or narrow the issues in the action; (e) to expedite the disposition of the action; (f) to encourage settlement of the action; and (g) to set the trial date, if necessary. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 15. Disclosure (2) At the trial management conference, the parties and their representatives shall openly and frankly discuss the issues involved in the action. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 15. Further Disclosure Restricted (3) Except as otherwise provided or with the consent of the parties (Form 13B), the matters discussed at the trial management conference shall not be disclosed to others until after the action has been disposed of. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 15. (4) Subrule (3) does not prevent the review, by a regional senior judge or a person designated by a regional senior judge, of an audio recording by the court of a trial management conference, for the purpose of reviewing a complaint made under section 33.1 of the Courts of Justice Act. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 15. Recommendations to Parties 16.1.03 The court may make recommendations to the parties on any matter relating to the conduct of the action, in order to fulfil the purposes of a trial management conference, including recommendations as to, (a) the clarification and simplification of issues in the action; (b) the elimination of claims or defences that appear to be unsupported; and (c) the admission of facts or documents without further proof. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 15. Orders at Trial Management Conference 16.1.04 (1) A judge conducting a trial management conference may make any order relating to the conduct of the action that the court could make, including an order, (a) respecting the scheduling of the trial; (b) directing the production of documents; and (c) awarding costs if a party fails to attend the conference, if required to do so. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 15. Service of Order (2) Within 10 days after the judge signs an order made at a trial management conference, the clerk shall serve the order on each of the parties in accordance with subrule 8.01 (6). O. Reg. 3/25, s. 15. Memorandum 16.1.05 (1) At the end of the trial management conference, the judge shall complete a memorandum summarizing the scheduling and trial preparation matters addressed at the conference. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 15. (2) The memorandum shall be filed with the clerk, who shall give a copy to the trial judge. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 15. Judge Not to Preside at Trial 16.1.06 A judge who conducts a trial management conference in an action shall not preside at the trial of the action. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 15. Costs 16.1.07 The costs of a trial management conference, other than disbursements, shall not exceed $100, unless the court orders otherwise because there are special circumstances. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 15. RULE 17 TRIAL Failure to Attend 17.01 (1) If an action is called for trial and all the parties fail to attend, the trial judge may strike the action off the trial list. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 17.01 (1). (2) If an action is called for trial and a party fails to attend, the trial judge may, (a) proceed with the trial in the party’s absence; (b) if the plaintiff attends and the defendant fails to do so, strike out the defence and dismiss the defendant’s claim, if any, and allow the plaintiff to prove the plaintiff’s claim, subject to subrule (3); (c) if the defendant attends and the plaintiff fails to do so, dismiss the action and allow the defendant to prove the defendant’s claim, if any; or (d) make such other order as is just. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 17.01 (2). (2.1) In the case described in clause (2) (b) or (c), the person with the claim is not required to prove liability against the party who has failed to attend but is required to prove the amount of the claim. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 33 (1). (3) In the case described in clause (2) (b), if an issue as to the proper place of trial under subrule 6.01 (1) is raised in the defence, the trial judge shall consider it and make a finding. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 17.01 (3). Setting Aside or Variation of Judgment (4) The court may set aside or vary, on such terms as are just, a judgment obtained against a party who failed to attend at the trial. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 17.01 (4). Conditions to Making of Order under Subrule (4) (5) The court may make an order under subrule (4) only if, (a) the party who failed to attend makes a motion for the order within 30 days after becoming aware of the judgment; or (b) the party who failed to attend makes a motion for an extension of the 30-day period mentioned in clause (a) and the court is satisfied that there are special circumstances that justify the extension. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 33 (2). Adjournment 17.02 (1) A trial may be adjourned only by order of the court. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 16. Terms (2) The court may adjourn a trial on such terms as are just, including the payment by one party to another of an amount as compensation for inconvenience and expense. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 16. Inspection 17.03 The trial judge may, in the presence of the parties or their representatives, inspect any real or personal property concerning which a question arises in the action. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 17.03. Motion for New Trial 17.04 (1) A party may make a motion for a new trial within 30 days after a final order is made. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 35. Transcript (2) In addition to serving and filing the notice of motion and supporting affidavit (Form 15A) required under rule 15.01, the moving party shall serve and file proof that a request has been made for a transcript of, (a) the reasons for judgment; and (b) any other portion of the proceeding that is relevant. O. Reg. 393/09, s. 16 (1). Service and Filing of Transcript (3) If available, a copy of the transcript shall, at least three days before the hearing date, (a) be served on all parties who were served with the original notice of trial; and (b) be filed, with proof of service. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 35; O. Reg. 393/09, s. 16 (2). Powers of Court on Motion (4) On the hearing of the motion, the court may, (a) if the party demonstrates that a condition referred to in subrule (5) is satisfied, (i) grant a new trial, or (ii) pronounce the judgment that ought to have been given at trial and order judgment accordingly; or (b) dismiss the motion. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 35. Conditions (5) The conditions referred to in clause (4) (a) are: 1. There was a purely arithmetical error in the determination of the amount of damages awarded. 2. There is relevant evidence that was not available to the party at the time of the original trial and could not reasonably have been expected to be available at that time. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 35. RULE 18 EVIDENCE AT TRIAL Affidavit 18.01 At the trial of an undefended action, the plaintiff’s case may be proved by affidavit, unless the trial judge orders otherwise. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 18.01. Written Statements, Documents and Records 18.02 (1) A document or written statement or an audio or visual record that has been served, at least 30 days before the trial date, on all parties who were served with the notice of trial, shall be received in evidence, unless the trial judge orders otherwise. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 36 (1). (2) Subrule (1) applies to the following written statements and documents: 1. The signed written statement of any witness, including the written report of an expert, to the extent that the statement relates to facts and opinions to which the witness would be permitted to testify in person. 2. Any other document, including but not limited to a hospital record or medical report made in the course of care and treatment, a financial record, a receipt, a bill, documentary evidence of loss of income or property damage, and a repair estimate. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 18.02 (2); O. Reg. 78/06, s. 36 (2). Details about Witness or Author (3) A party who serves on another party a written statement or document described in subrule (2) shall append to or include in the statement or document, (a) the name, telephone number and address for service of the witness or author; and (b) if the witness or author is to give expert evidence, a summary of his or her qualifications. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 36 (3). (4) A party who has been served with a written statement or document described in subrule (2) and wishes to cross-examine the witness or author may summon him or her as a witness under subrule 18.03 (1). O. Reg. 258/98, r. 18.02 (4). Where Witness or Author is Summoned (5) A party who serves a summons to witness on a witness or author referred to in subrule (3) shall, at the time the summons is served, serve a copy of the summons on every other party. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 36 (4). (6) Service of a summons and the payment or tender of attendance money under this rule may be proved by an affidavit of service (Form 8A) or lawyer or paralegal’s certificate of service (Form 8B). O. Reg. 78/06, s. 36 (4); O. Reg. 521/22, s. 6. Adjournment (7) A party who is not served with a copy of the summons in accordance with subrule (5) may request an adjournment of the trial, with costs. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 36 (4). Summons to Witness 18.03 (1) A party who requires the attendance of a person in Ontario as a witness at a trial may serve the person with a summons to witness (Form 18A) requiring him or her to attend the trial at the time and place or by the method stated in the summons. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 18.03 (1); O. Reg. 3/25, s. 17. (2) The summons may also require the witness to produce at the trial the documents or other things in his or her possession, control or power relating to the matters in question in the action that are specified in the summons. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 18.03 (2). (3) A summons to witness (Form 18A) shall be served in accordance with subrule 8.01 (7). O. Reg. 78/06, s. 37 (1). (4) Service of a summons and the payment or tender of attendance money may be proved by an affidavit of service (Form 8A) or lawyer or paralegal’s certificate of service (Form 8B). O. Reg. 78/06, s. 37 (1); O. Reg. 521/22, s. 7. (5) A summons to witness continues to have effect until the attendance of the witness is no longer required. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 18.03 (5). Interpreter (5.1) If a party serves a summons on a witness who requires an interpreter, the party shall arrange for a qualified interpreter to attend at the trial unless the interpretation is from English to French or French to English and an interpreter is provided by the Ministry of the Attorney General. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 37 (2). (5.2) If a party does not comply with subrule (5.1), every other party is entitled to request an adjournment of the trial, with costs. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 37 (2). Failure to Attend or Remain in Attendance (6) If a witness whose evidence is material to the conduct of an action fails to attend at the trial or to remain in attendance in accordance with the requirements of a summons to witness served on him or her, the trial judge may, by warrant (Form 18B) directed to all police officers in Ontario, cause the witness to be apprehended anywhere within Ontario and promptly brought before the court. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 18.03 (6). Identification Form (6.1) The party who served the summons on the witness may file with the clerk an identification form (Form 20K) to assist the police in apprehending the witness. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 37 (3). (7) On being apprehended, the witness may be detained in custody until his or her presence is no longer required or released on such terms as are just, and may be ordered to pay the costs arising out of the failure to attend or remain in attendance. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 18.03 (7). Abuse of Power to Summon Witness (8) If satisfied that a party has abused the power to summon a witness under this rule, the court may order that the party pay directly to the witness an amount as compensation for inconvenience and expense. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 18.03 (8). RULE 19 COSTS Disbursements 19.01 (1) A successful party is entitled to have the party’s reasonable disbursements, including any amounts paid for effecting service or preparing a plaintiff’s or defendant’s claim or a defence and expenses for travel, accommodation, photocopying and experts’ reports, paid by the unsuccessful party, unless the court orders otherwise. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 38 (1); O. Reg. 440/10, s. 3 (1); O. Reg. 3/25, s. 18 (1). (1.1) For greater certainty, subrule (1) includes fees associated with the electronic filing or issuance of documents under these rules. O. Reg. 44/14, s. 13; O. Reg. 3/25, s. 18 (2). (2) The clerk shall assess the disbursements in accordance with the regulations made under the Administration of Justice Act and in accordance with subrules (3) and (4); the assessment is subject to review by the court. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 19.01 (2); O. Reg. 440/10, s. 3 (2). (3) The amount of disbursements assessed for effecting service shall not exceed $60 for each person served unless the court is of the opinion that there are special circumstances that justify assessing a greater amount. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 19.01 (3); O. Reg. 78/06, s. 38 (2); O. Reg. 440/10, s. 3 (3). (4) The amount of disbursements assessed for preparing a plaintiff’s or defendant’s claim or a defence shall not exceed $200. O. Reg. 440/10, s. 3 (4); O. Reg. 3/25, s. 18 (3). 19.02 Revoked: O. Reg. 3/25, s. 19. 19.03 Revoked: O. Reg. 440/10, s. 4. Representation Fee 19.04 If a successful party is represented by a lawyer, student-at-law or paralegal, the court may award the party a reasonable representation fee at trial or at an assessment hearing. O. Reg. 440/10, s. 5; O. Reg. 230/13, s. 15. Compensation for Inconvenience and Expense 19.05 The court may order an unsuccessful party to pay to a successful party who is self-represented an amount not exceeding $500 as compensation for inconvenience and expense. O. Reg. 440/10, s. 5. Penalty 19.06 If the court is satisfied that a party or a party’s representative has unduly complicated or prolonged an action or has otherwise acted unreasonably, the court may order the party or the party’s representative to pay an amount to another party as a penalty, as provided by section 29 of the Courts of Justice Act. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 20. Limitation 19.07 Any power under this rule to award costs is subject to section 29 of the Courts of Justice Act, which limits the amount of costs that may be awarded. O. Reg. 3/25, s. 20. RULE 20 ENFORCEMENT OF ORDERS Definitions 20.01 In rules 20.02 to 20.12, “creditor” means a person who is entitled to enforce an order for the payment or recovery of money; (“créancier”) “debtor” means a person against whom an order for the payment or recovery of money may be enforced. (“débiteur”) O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.01; O. Reg. 78/06, s. 40. Power of Court 20.02 (1) The court may, (a) stay the enforcement of an order of the court, for such time and on such terms as are just; and (b) vary the times and proportions in which money payable under an order of the court shall be paid, if it is satisfied that the debtor’s circumstances have changed. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.02 (1). Enforcement Limited While Periodic Payment Order in Force (2) While an order for periodic payment is in force, no step to enforce the judgment may be taken or continued against the debtor by a creditor named in the order, except issuing a writ of seizure and sale of land and filing it with the sheriff. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.02 (2). Service of Notice of Default of Payment (3) The creditor may serve the debtor with a notice of default of payment (Form 20L) in accordance with subrule 8.01 (14) and file a copy of it, together with an affidavit of default of payment (Form 20M), if the debtor fails to make payments under an order for periodic payment. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 41. Termination on Default (4) An order for periodic payment terminates on the day that is 15 days after the creditor serves the debtor with the notice of default of payment, unless a consent (Form 13B) in which the creditor waives the default is filed within the 15-day period. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 41. General 20.03 In addition to any other method of enforcement provided by law, (a) an order for the payment or recovery of money may be enforced by, (i) a writ of seizure and sale of personal property (Form 20C) under rule 20.06, (ii) a writ of seizure and sale of land (Form 20D) under rule 20.07, and (iii) garnishment under rule 20.08; and (b) a further order as to payment may be made under subrule 20.10 (7). O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.03. Certificate of Judgment 20.04 (1) If there is default under an order for the payment or recovery of money, the clerk shall, at the creditor’s request, supported by an affidavit for enforcement request (Form 20P) stating the amount still owing, issue a certificate of judgment (Form 20A) to the clerk at the court location specified by the creditor. O. Reg. 393/09, s. 17. (2) The certificate of judgment shall state, (a) the date of the order and the amount awarded; (b) the rate of postjudgment interest payable; and (c) the amount owing, including postjudgment interest. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.04 (2). Delivery of Personal Property 20.05 (1) An order for the delivery of personal property may be enforced by a writ of delivery (Form 20B) issued by the clerk to a bailiff, on the request of the person in whose favour the order was made, supported by an affidavit of that person or someone acting on that person’s authority stating that the property has not been delivered. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.05 (1); O. Reg. 230/13, s. 16. Seizure of Other Personal Property (2) If the property referred to in a writ of delivery cannot be found or taken by the bailiff, the person in whose favour the order was made may make a motion to the court for an order directing the bailiff to seize any other personal property of the person against whom the order was made. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.05 (2). (3) Unless the court orders otherwise, the bailiff shall keep personal property seized under subrule (2) until the court makes a further order for its disposition. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.05 (3); O. Reg. 78/06, s. 42. Storage Costs (4) The person in whose favour the order is made shall pay the bailiff’s storage expenses, in advance and from time to time; if the person fails to do so, the seizure shall be deemed to be abandoned. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.05 (4); O. Reg. 3/25, s. 21. Writ of Seizure and Sale of Personal Property 20.06 (1) If there is default under an order for the payment or recovery of money, the clerk shall, at the creditor’s request, supported by an affidavit for enforcement request (Form 20P) stating the amount still owing, issue to a bailiff a writ of seizure and sale of personal property (Form 20C), and the bailiff shall enforce the writ for the amount owing, postjudgment interest and the bailiff’s fees and expenses. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.06 (1); O. Reg. 78/06, s. 43 (1). (1.1) If more than six years have passed since the order was made, a writ of seizure and sale of personal property may be issued only with leave of the court. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 43 (2); O. Reg. 393/09, s. 18 (1). (1.2) If a writ of seizure and sale of personal property is not issued within one year after the date on which an order granting leave to issue it is made, (a) the order granting leave ceases to have effect; and (b) a writ of seizure and sale of personal property may be issued only with leave of the court on a subsequent motion. O. Reg. 393/09, s. 18 (2). (1.3) A writ of seizure and sale of personal property shall show the creditor’s name, address and telephone number and the name, address and telephone number of the creditor’s representative, if any. O. Reg. 393/09, s. 18 (2); O. Reg. 230/13, s. 17 (1). Duration of Writ (2) A writ of seizure and sale of personal property expires on the sixth anniversary of the date of its issue or, if it is renewed under subrule (3), on the sixth anniversary of the date on which it would have expired had it not been renewed. O. Reg. 222/25, s. 1 (1). Renewal of Writ (3) A writ of seizure and sale of personal property that is filed with the bailiff may be renewed before its expiration by filing a request to renew a writ of seizure and sale (Form 20N) with the bailiff. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 43 (3); O. Reg. 393/09, s. 18 (3); O. Reg. 222/25, s. 1 (2). Limitation (3.1) A request to renew under subrule (3) may only be filed during the six year period preceding the expiration to which the request relates. O. Reg. 222/25, s. 1 (3). Direction to Enforce (4) The creditor may request enforcement of a writ of seizure and sale of personal property by filing a direction to enforce writ of seizure and sale of personal property (Form 20O) with the bailiff. O. Reg. 393/09, s. 18 (4). Inventory of Property Seized (5) Within a reasonable time after a request is made by the debtor or someone acting on the debtor’s authority, the bailiff shall deliver an inventory of personal property seized under a writ of seizure and sale of personal property. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.06 (5); O. Reg. 230/13, s. 17 (2). Sale of Personal Property (6) Personal property seized under a writ of seizure and sale of personal property shall not be sold by the bailiff unless notice of the time and place of sale has been, (a) mailed, at least 10 days before the sale, (i) to the creditor at the address shown on the writ, or to the creditor’s representative, and (ii) to the debtor at the debtor’s last known address; and (b) advertised in a manner that is likely to bring it to the attention of the public. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 43 (4); O. Reg. 393/09, s. 18 (5); O. Reg. 230/13, s. 17 (3). Writ of Seizure and Sale of Land 20.07 (0.1) In this rule, “authorized Teranet user” means, (a) a lawyer or paralegal, or (b) a Minister or body acting under the authority of an Act of Canada or Ontario; (“utilisateur autorisé de Teranet”) “Teranet software” means the software developed by Teranet Inc. that is authorized by the Ministry of the Attorney General for the purposes of this rule. (“logiciel de Teranet”) O. Reg. 222/25, s. 2 (1). (1) If an order for the payment or recovery of money is unsatisfied, the clerk shall at the creditor’s request, supported by an affidavit for enforcement request (Form 20P) stating the amount still owing, issue to the sheriff specified by the creditor a writ of seizure and sale of land (Form 20D). O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.07 (1); O. Reg. 78/06, s. 44 (1); O. Reg. 393/09, s. 19 (1). (1.1) If more than six years have passed since the order was made, a writ of seizure and sale of land may be issued only with leave of the court. O. Reg. 393/09, s. 19 (2). (1.2) If a writ of seizure and sale of land is not issued within one year after the date on which an order granting leave to issue it is made, (a) the order granting leave ceases to have effect; and (b) a writ of seizure and sale of land may be issued only with leave of the court on a subsequent motion. O. Reg. 393/09, s. 19 (2). Issuance Through Teranet Software (1.3) An authorized Teranet user may use the Teranet software to have the writ of seizure and sale of land issued, without filing an affidavit for enforcement request under subrule (1). O. Reg. 222/25, s. 2 (2). (1.4) A writ of seizure and sale of land issued electronically through the Teranet software does not need to be signed by the clerk or sealed with an electronic version of the seal of the court. O. Reg. 222/25, s. 2 (2). (1.5) Subrule 1.05.1 (6) does not apply to a writ of seizure and sale of land issued electronically through the Teranet software. O. Reg. 222/25, s. 2 (2). Application of Rules of Civil Procedure to Issued Writ (2) Subject to subrules (3) and (4), the Rules of Civil Procedure apply for all purposes instead of these rules to an issued writ of seizure and sale of land, as if the writ were a writ of seizure and sale issued under rule 60.07 of those Rules. O. Reg. 44/14, s. 14 (2). Duration of Writ (3) A writ of seizure and sale of land expires on the sixth anniversary of the date of its issue or, if it is renewed under subrule (4), on the sixth anniversary of the date on which it would have expired had it not been renewed. O. Reg. 222/25, s. 2 (3). Alternative Method of Renewal (4) Instead of being renewed under the Rules of Civil Procedure in accordance with subrule (2), a writ of seizure and sale of land that is filed with the sheriff may be renewed before its expiration by filing a request to renew a writ of seizure and sale (Form 20N) with the sheriff. O. Reg. 44/14, s. 14 (3); O. Reg. 222/25, s. 2 (4). Limitation (5) A request to renew under subrule (4) may only be filed during the six year period preceding the expiration to which the request relates. O. Reg. 222/25, s. 2 (5). Garnishment 20.08 (1) A creditor may enforce an order for the payment or recovery of money by garnishment of debts payable to the debtor by other persons. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.08 (1). Joint Debts Garnishable (2) If a debt is payable to the debtor and to one or more co-owners, one-half of the indebtedness or a greater or lesser amount specified in an order made under subrule (15) may be garnished. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.08 (2). Where Leave Required (2.1) If more than six years have passed since the order was made, or if its enforcement is subject to a condition, a notice of garnishment may be issued only with leave of the court. O. Reg. 393/09, s. 20 (1). (2.2) If a notice of garnishment is not issued within one year after the date on which an order granting leave to issue it is made, (a) the order granting leave ceases to have effect; and (b) a notice of garnishment may be issued only with leave of the court on a subsequent motion. O. Reg. 393/09, s. 20 (1). (2.3) A notice of renewal of garnishment may be issued under subrule (5.3) without leave of the court before the original notice of garnishment or any subsequent notice of renewal of garnishment expires. O. Reg. 393/09, s. 20 (1). Obtaining Notice of Garnishment (3) A creditor who seeks to enforce an order by garnishment shall file with the clerk of a court in the territorial division in which the debtor resides or carries on business, (a) an affidavit for enforcement request (Form 20P) naming one debtor and one garnishee and stating, (i) the date of the order and the amount awarded, (ii) the territorial division in which the order was made, (iii) the rate of postjudgment interest payable, (iv) the total amount of any payments received since the order was granted, (v) the amount owing, including postjudgment interest, (vi) the name and address of the named garnishee to whom a notice of garnishment is to be directed, (vii) the creditor’s belief that the named garnishee is or will become indebted to the debtor, and the grounds for the belief, and (viii) any particulars of the debts that are known to the creditor; and (b) a certificate of judgment (Form 20A), if the order was made in another territorial division. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 45 (1); O. Reg. 393/09, s. 20 (2). (4) On the filing of the documents required by subrule (3), the clerk shall issue a notice of garnishment (Form 20E) naming as garnishee the person named in the affidavit. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 45 (1). (5) A notice of garnishment issued under subrule (4) shall name only one debtor and only one garnishee. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.08 (5). Duration and Renewal (5.1) A notice of garnishment remains in force for six years from the date of its issue and for a further six years from each renewal. O. Reg. 393/09, s. 20 (3). (5.2) A notice of garnishment may be renewed before its expiration by filing with the clerk of the court in which the notice of garnishment was issued a notice of renewal of garnishment (Form 20E.1), together with an affidavit for enforcement request (Form 20P). O. Reg. 393/09, s. 20 (3). (5.3) On the filing of the notice and affidavit required by subrule (5.2), the clerk shall issue the notice of renewal of garnishment (Form 20E.1) naming as garnishee the person named in the affidavit. O. Reg. 393/09, s. 20 (3). (5.4) The provisions of these rules that apply with respect to notices of garnishment also apply with respect to notices of renewal of garnishment. O. Reg. 393/09, s. 20 (3). Service of Notice of Garnishment (6) The notice of garnishment (Form 20E) shall be served by the creditor in accordance with subrule 8.01 (8). O. Reg. 78/06, s. 45 (2). (6.1) The creditor shall serve the notice of garnishment on the debtor within five days of serving it on the garnishee. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 45 (2). Financial Institution (6.2) If the garnishee is a financial institution, the notice of garnishment and all further notices required to be served under this rule shall be served at the branch at which the debt is payable. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 45 (2). (6.3) Revoked: O. Reg. 521/22, s. 8. Garnishee Liable From Time of Service (7) The garnishee is liable to pay to the clerk any debt of the garnishee to the debtor, up to the amount shown in the notice of garnishment, within 10 days after service of the notice on the garnishee or 10 days after the debt becomes payable, whichever is later. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.08 (7). (8) For the purpose of subrule (7), a debt of the garnishee to the debtor includes, (a) a debt payable at the time the notice of garnishment is served; and (b) a debt payable (whether absolutely or on the fulfilment of a condition) after the notice is served and within six years after it is issued. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.08 (8); O. Reg. 78/06, s. 45 (3); O. Reg. 393/09, s. 20 (4). Payment by Garnishee (9) A garnishee who admits owing a debt to the debtor shall pay it to the clerk in the manner prescribed by the notice of garnishment, and the amounts paid into court shall not exceed the portion of the debtor’s wages that are subject to seizure or garnishment under section 7 of the Wages Act. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 45 (4). Equal Distribution Among Creditors (10) If the clerk has issued notices of garnishment in respect of a debtor at the request of more than one creditor and receives payment under any of the notices of garnishment, he or she shall distribute the payment equally among the creditors who have filed a request for garnishment and have not been paid in full. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.08 (10); O. Reg. 461/01, s. 18. Disputing Garnishment (11) A garnishee referred to in subrule (12) shall, within 10 days after service of the notice of garnishment, file with the court a statement (Form 20F) setting out the particulars. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.08 (11). (12) Subrule (11) applies to a garnishee who, (a) wishes to dispute the garnishment for any reason; or (b) pays to the clerk less than the amount set out in the notice of garnishment as owing by the garnishee to the debtor, because the debt is owed to the debtor and to one or more co-owners of the debt or for any other reason. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.08 (12); O. Reg. 78/06, s. 45 (5). Service on Creditor and Debtor (13) The garnishee shall serve a copy of the garnishee’s statement on the creditor and the debtor. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 45 (6). Notice to Co-Owner of Debt (14) A creditor who is served with a garnishee’s statement under subrule (13) shall forthwith send to any co-owners of the debt, in accordance with subrule 8.01 (14), a notice to co-owner of debt (Form 20G) and a copy of the garnishee’s statement. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.08 (14); O. Reg. 78/06, s. 45 (7). Garnishment Hearing (15) At the request of a creditor, debtor, garnishee, co-owner of the debt or any other interested person, the clerk shall schedule a garnishment hearing. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 45 (8); O. Reg. 3/25, s. 22. Service of Notice of Garnishment Hearing (15.1) After having obtained a hearing date from the clerk, the party requesting the garnishment hearing shall serve the notice of garnishment hearing (Form 20Q) in accordance with subrule 8.01 (9). O. Reg. 78/06, s. 45 (8). Powers of Court at Hearing (15.2) At the garnishment hearing, the court may, (a) if it is alleged that the garnishee’s debt to the debtor has been assigned or encumbered, order the assignee or encumbrancer to appear and state the nature and particulars of the claim; (b) determine the rights and liabilities of the garnishee, any co-owner of the debt, the debtor and any assignee or encumbrancer; (c) vary or suspend periodic payments under a notice of garnishment; or (d) determine any other matter in relation to a notice of garnishment. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 45 (8). Time to Request Hearing (16) A person who has been served with a notice to co-owner of debt is not entitled to dispute the enforcement of the creditor’s order for the payment or recovery of money or a payment made by the clerk unless the person requests a garnishment hearing within 30 days after the notice is sent. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.08 (16). Enforcement Against Garnishee (17) If the garnishee does not pay to the clerk the amount set out in the notice of garnishment and does not send a garnishee’s statement, the creditor is entitled to an order against the garnishee for payment of the amount set out in the notice, unless the court orders otherwise. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.08 (17). Payment to Person other than Clerk (18) If, after service of a notice of garnishment, the garnishee pays a debt attached by the notice to a person other than the clerk, the garnishee remains liable to pay the debt in accordance with notice. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.08 (18). Effect of Payment to Clerk (19) Payment of a debt by a garnishee in accordance with a notice of garnishment is a valid discharge of the debt as between the garnishee and the debtor and any co-owner of the debt, to the extent of the payment. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.08 (19). Distribution of Payments (20) When proof is filed that the notice of garnishment was served on the debtor, the clerk shall distribute a payment received under a notice of garnishment to a creditor in accordance with subrule (20.1), unless, (a) a hearing has been requested under subrule (15); (b) a notice of motion and supporting affidavit (Form 15A) has been filed under rule 8.10, 11.06 or 17.04; or (c) a request for clerk’s order on consent (Form 11.2A) has been filed seeking the relief described in subparagraph 1 iii of subrule 11.2.01 (1). O. Reg. 78/06, s. 45 (9); O. Reg. 393/09, s. 20 (5). (20.1) The clerk shall distribute the payment, (a) in the case of the first payment under the notice of garnishment, 30 days after the date it is received; and (b) in the case of every subsequent payment under the notice of garnishment, as they are received. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 45 (9). Notice Once Order Satisfied (20.2) Once the amount owing under an order that is enforced by garnishment is paid, the creditor shall immediately serve a notice of termination of garnishment (Form 20R) on the garnishee and on the clerk. O. Reg. 393/09, s. 20 (6). Payment if Debt Jointly Owned (21) If a payment of a debt owed to the debtor and one or more co-owners has been made to the clerk, no request for a garnishment hearing is made and the time for doing so under subrule (16) has expired, the creditor may file with the clerk, within 30 days after that expiry, (a) proof of service of the notice to co-owner; and (b) an affidavit stating that the creditor believes that no co-owner of the debt is a person under disability, and the grounds for the belief. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.08 (21). (22) The affidavit required by subrule (21) may contain statements of the deponent’s information and belief, if the source of the information and the fact of the belief are specified in the affidavit. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.08 (22). (23) If the creditor does not file the material referred to in subrule (21), the clerk shall return the money to the garnishee. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.08 (23); O. Reg. 393/09, s. 20 (7). Consolidation Order 20.09 (1) A debtor against whom there are two or more unsatisfied orders for the payment of money may make a motion to the court for a consolidation order. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.09 (1). (2) The debtor’s notice of motion and supporting affidavit (Form 15A) shall set out, in the affidavit portion, (a) the names and addresses of the creditors who have obtained an order for the payment of money against the debtor; (b) the amount owed to each creditor; (c) the amount of the debtor’s income from all sources, identifying them; and (d) the debtor’s current financial obligations and any other relevant facts. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.09 (2); O. Reg. 393/09, s. 21 (1). Notice of Motion (3) For the purposes of clause 15.01 (3) (a), the notice of motion and supporting affidavit shall be served on each of the creditors mentioned in it at least seven days before the hearing date. O. Reg. 393/09, s. 21 (2). Contents of Consolidation Order (4) At the hearing of the motion, the court may make a consolidation order setting out, (a) a list of unsatisfied orders for the payment of money against the debtor, indicating in each case the date, court and amount and the amount unpaid; (b) the amounts to be paid into court by the debtor under the consolidation order; and (c) the times of the payments. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.09 (4). (5) The total of the amounts to be paid into court by the debtor under a consolidation order shall not exceed the portion of the debtor’s wages that are subject to seizure or garnishment under section 7 of the Wages Act. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 46 (1). Creditor May Make Submissions (6) At the hearing of the motion, a creditor may make submissions as to the amount and times of payment. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.09 (6). Further Orders Obtained After Consolidation Order (7) If an order for the payment of money is obtained against the debtor after the date of the consolidation order for a debt incurred before the date of the consolidation order, the creditor may file with the clerk a certified copy of the new order; the creditor shall be added to the consolidation order and shall share in the distribution under it from that time. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.09 (7). (8) A consolidation order terminates immediately if an order for the payment of money is obtained against the debtor for a debt incurred after the date of the consolidation order. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.09 (8). Enforcement Limited While Consolidation Order in Force (9) While the consolidation order is in force, no step to enforce the judgment may be taken or continued against the debtor by a creditor named in the order, except issuing a writ of seizure and sale of land and filing it with the sheriff. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.09 (9). Termination on Default (10) A consolidation order terminates immediately if the debtor is in default under it for 21 days. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.09 (10). Effect of Termination (11) If a consolidation order terminates under subrule (8) or (10), the clerk shall notify the creditors named in the consolidation order, and no further consolidation order shall be made in respect of the debtor for one year after the date of termination. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.09 (11); O. Reg. 461/01, s. 19 (1). Manner of Sending Notice (11.1) The notice that the consolidation order is terminated shall be served by mail or email. O. Reg. 330/02, s. 12 (1); O. Reg. 108/21, s. 18. (11.2), (11.3) Revoked: O. Reg. 78/06, s. 46 (2). Equal Distribution Among Creditors (12) All payments into a consolidation account belong to the creditors named in the consolidation order, who shall share equally in the distribution of the money. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.09 (12). (13) The clerk shall distribute the money paid into the consolidation account at least once every six months. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.09 (13). Examination of Debtor or Other Person 20.10 (1) If there is default under an order for the payment or recovery of money, the clerk of a court in the territorial division in which the debtor or other person to be examined resides or carries on business shall, at the creditor’s request, issue a notice of examination (Form 20H) directed to the debtor or other person. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.10 (1); O. Reg. 393/09, s. 22 (1). (2) The creditor’s request shall be accompanied by, (a) an affidavit for enforcement request (Form 20P) setting out, (i) the date of the order and the amount awarded, (ii) the territorial division in which the order was made, (iii) the rate of postjudgment interest payable, (iv) the total amount of any payments received since the order was granted, and (v) the amount owing, including postjudgment interest; and (b) a certificate of judgment (Form 20A), if the order was made in another territorial jurisdiction. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.10 (2); O. Reg. 78/06, s. 47 (1); O. Reg. 393/09, s. 22 (2). Service of Notice of Examination (3) The notice of examination shall be served in accordance with subrules 8.01 (10), (11) and (12). O. Reg. 78/06, s. 47 (2). (4) The debtor, any other persons to be examined and any witnesses whose evidence the court considers necessary may be examined in relation to, (a) the reason for nonpayment; (b) the debtor’s income and property; (c) the debts owed to and by the debtor; (d) the disposal the debtor has made of any property either before or after the order was made; (e) the debtor’s present, past and future means to satisfy the order; (f) whether the debtor intends to obey the order or has any reason for not doing so; and (g) any other matter pertinent to the enforcement of the order. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.10 (4). Duties of Person to be Examined (4.1) A person who is served with a notice of examination shall, (a) inform himself or herself about the matters mentioned in subrule (4) and be prepared to answer questions about them; and (b) in the case of an examination of a debtor who is an individual, complete a financial information form (Form 20I) and, (i) serve it on the creditor requesting the examination, but not file it with the court, and (ii) provide a copy of it to the judge presiding at the examination hearing. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 47 (3); O. Reg. 440/10, s. 6 (1). (4.2) A debtor required under clause (4.1) (b) to complete a financial information form (Form 20I) shall bring such documents to the examination hearing as are necessary to support the information that he or she provides in the financial information form. O. Reg. 440/10, s. 6 (2). Who May Be Examined (5) An officer or director of a corporate debtor, or, in the case of a debtor that is a partnership or sole proprietorship, the sole proprietor or any partner, may be examined on the debtor’s behalf in relation to the matters set out in subrule (4). O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.10 (5). (5.1) Revoked: O. Reg. 3/25, s. 23. Examinations Private, Under Oath and Recorded (6) The examination shall be, (a) held in the absence of the public, unless the court orders otherwise; (b) conducted under oath; and (c) recorded. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 47 (4). Order As To Payment (7) After the examination or if the debtor’s consent is filed, the court may make an order as to payment. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.10 (7); O. Reg. 461/01, s. 20 (1). Enforcement Limited while Order as to Payment in Force (8) While an order as to payment is in force, no step to enforce the judgment may be taken or continued against the debtor by a creditor named in the order, except issuing a writ of seizure and sale of land and filing it with the sheriff. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.10 (8). (9)-(15) Revoked: O. Reg. 78/06, s. 47 (5). Contempt Hearing 20.11 (1) If a person on whom a notice of examination has been served under rule 20.10 attends the examination but refuses to answer questions or to produce records or documents, the court may order the person to attend before it for a contempt hearing. O. Reg. 440/10, s. 7 (1). Same (2) If a person on whom a notice of examination has been served under rule 20.10 fails to attend the examination, the court may order the person to attend before it for a contempt hearing under subsection 30 (1) of the Courts of Justice Act. O. Reg. 440/10, s. 7 (1). Notice of Contempt Hearing (3) If the court makes an order for a contempt hearing, (a) the clerk shall provide the creditor with a notice of contempt hearing setting out the time, date and place of the hearing; and (b) the creditor shall serve the notice of contempt hearing on the debtor or other person in accordance with subrule 8.01 (13) and file proof of service at least seven days before the hearing. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 48; O. Reg. 440/10, s. 7 (2);

O. Reg. 521/22, s. 9. Setting Aside Order for Contempt Hearing (4) A person who has been ordered to attend a contempt hearing under subsection 30 (1) of the Courts of Justice Act may make a motion to set aside the order, before or after receiving the notice of contempt hearing but before the date of the hearing and, on the motion, the court may set aside the order and order that the person attend another examination under rule 20.10. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 48; O. Reg. 440/10, s. 7 (3). Finding of Contempt of Court (5) At a contempt hearing held under subrule (1), the court may find the person to be in contempt of court if the person fails to show cause why the person should not be held in contempt for refusing to answer questions or produce records or documents. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 48. Same (6) The finding of contempt at a hearing held under subsection 30 (1) of the Courts of Justice Act is subject to subsection 30 (2) of that Act. O. Reg. 440/10, s. 7 (4). Other Powers of Court at Contempt Hearing (7) At a contempt hearing, the court may order that the person, (a) attend an examination under rule 20.10; (b) be jailed for a period of not more than five days; (c) attend an additional contempt hearing under subrule (1) or subsection 30 (1) of the Courts of Justice Act, as the case may be; or (d) comply with any other order that the judge considers necessary or just. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 48; O. Reg. 440/10, s. 7 (5-7). Warrant of Committal (8) If a committal is ordered under clause (7) (b), (a) the creditor may complete and file with the clerk an identification form (Form 20K) to assist the police in apprehending the person named in the warrant of committal; and (b) the clerk shall issue a warrant of committal (Form 20J), accompanied by the identification form, if any, directed to all police officers in Ontario to apprehend the person named in the warrant anywhere in Ontario and promptly bring the person to the nearest correctional institution. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 48; O. Reg. 440/10, s. 7 (8). Discharge (9) A person in custody under a warrant issued under this rule shall be discharged from custody on the order of the court or when the time prescribed in the warrant expires, whichever is earlier. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 48; O. Reg. 440/10, s. 7 (9). Duration and Renewal (10) A warrant issued under this rule remains in force for 12 months after the date of issue and may be renewed by order of the court on a motion made by the creditor for 12 months at each renewal, unless the court orders otherwise. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 48; O. Reg. 440/10, s. 7 (10). (11) Revoked: O. Reg. 440/10, s. 7 (11). Satisfaction of Order 20.12 If payment is made in full satisfaction of an order, (a) where all parties consent, a party may file a request for clerk’s order on consent (Form 11.2A) indicating that payment has been made in full satisfaction of the order or terms of settlement; or (b) the debtor may make a motion for an order confirming that payment has been made in full satisfaction of the order or terms of settlement. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 48; O. Reg. 393/09, s. 23. RULE 21 REFEREE Referee 21.01 (1) A person assigned the powers and duties of a referee under subsection 73 (2) of the Courts of Justice Act may, if directed by the regional senior judge or his or her designate, (a) hear disputes of proposals of terms of payment under rule 9.03; (b) conduct settlement conferences under rule 13; (c) hear motions for consolidation orders under rule 20.09; and (d) assess receipted disbursements for fees paid to the court, an authorized court transcriptionist or a sheriff under the regulations made under the Administration of Justice Act. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 49; O. Reg. 393/09, s. 24; O. Reg. 171/14, s. 1; O. Reg. 108/21, s. 19. (2) Except under subrule 9.03 (5) (order as to terms of payment), a referee shall not make a final decision in any matter referred to him or her but shall report his or her findings and recommendations to the court. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 49. RULE 22 PAYMENT INTO AND OUT OF COURT Definitions 22.01 In this Rule, “Accountant” means the Accountant of the Superior Court of Justice; (“comptable”) “clerk” means the clerk in the location where the proceeding was commenced. (“greffier”) O. Reg. 400/12, s. 2. Non-Application of Rule 22.02 This Rule does not apply to money paid or to be paid into court, (a) under an order or proposal for payment made under rule 9.03; (b) under an offer to settle a claim in return for the payment of money; or (c) for the enforcement of an order for the payment or recovery of money under Rule 20, including enforcement by garnishment. O. Reg. 400/12, s. 2. Payment into Court 22.03 (1) Subject to subrule (7), a party who is required to pay money into court shall do so in accordance with subrules (2) to (6). O. Reg. 400/12, s. 2. Filing with Clerk or Accountant (2) The party shall file the following documents with the clerk or the Accountant: 1. If the payment into court is under a statutory provision or rule, a written request for payment into court that refers to that provision or rule. 2. If the payment into court is under an order, a written request for payment into court and a copy of the order that bears the court’s seal. O. Reg. 400/12, s. 2. Direction (3) On receiving the documents required to be filed under subrule (2), the clerk or Accountant shall give the party a direction to receive the money, addressed to a bank listed in Schedule I or II to the Bank Act (Canada) and specifying the account in the Accountant’s name into which the money is to be paid. O. Reg. 400/12, s. 2. Clerk to Forward Documents (4) If the documents are filed with the clerk, the clerk shall forward the documents to the Accountant. O. Reg. 400/12, s. 2. Payment (5) On receiving the direction referred to in subrule (3), the party shall pay the money into the specified bank account in accordance with the direction. O. Reg. 400/12, s. 2. Bank’s Duties (6) On receiving the money, the bank shall give a receipt to the party paying the money and immediately send a copy of the receipt to the Accountant. O. Reg. 400/12, s. 2. Payment to Accountant by Mail (7) A party may pay money into court by mailing to the Accountant the applicable documents referred to in subrule (2), together with the money that is payable; the written request for payment into court referred to in that subrule shall include the party’s name and mailing address. O. Reg. 400/12, s. 2. Accountant to Provide Receipt (8) On receiving money under subrule (7), the Accountant shall send a receipt to the party paying the money. O. Reg. 400/12, s. 2. Proof of Payment (9) A party who pays money into court shall, immediately after receiving a receipt from the bank under subrule (6) or from the Accountant under subrule (8), as the case may be, send to every other party a copy of the receipt and file a copy of the receipt with the court. O. Reg. 400/12, s. 2. Payment Out of Court 22.04 (1) Money may only be paid out of court under an order. O. Reg. 400/12, s. 2. Documents to be Filed (2) A person who seeks payment of money out of court shall file with the Accountant, (a) a written request for payment out and supporting affidavit, in the form provided by the Ministry; and (b) a copy of the order for payment out that bears the court’s seal. O. Reg. 400/12, s. 2. Payment Out, Children’s Lawyer or Public Guardian and Trustee (3) If the person seeking payment out is the Children’s Lawyer or the Public Guardian and Trustee, (a) the written request need not be in the form provided by the Ministry and a supporting affidavit is not required; and (b) a single written request that deals with more than one proceeding may be filed. O. Reg. 400/12, s. 2. Payment Out, Minor Attaining Age of Majority (4) Despite subrule (2), money in court to which a party is entitled under an order once the party attains the age of majority may be paid out to the party on filing with the Accountant, in the forms provided by the Accountant, (a) a written request for payment out; and (b) an affidavit proving the identity of the party and that the party has attained the age of majority. O. Reg. 400/12, s. 2. Accountant’s Duties (5) If the requirements of subrule (2) or (4), as the case may be, are met, the Accountant shall pay the money to the person named in the order for payment out, and the payment shall include any accrued interest, unless a court orders otherwise. O. Reg. 400/12, s. 2. Transition 22.05 This Rule applies to the payment into and out of court of money paid into court on and after the day on which Ontario Regulation 400/12 comes into force. O. Reg. 400/12, s. 2. 23. Omitted (provides for coming into force of provisions of this Regulation). O. Reg. 258/98, s. 23. Table of Forms Form Number Form Title Date of Form 1A Additional Parties January 1, 2021 1A.1 Additional Debtors January 23, 2014 1B Request to Change Attendance Method October 15, 2024 1C Objection to Request to Change Attendance Method October 15, 2024 4A Consent to Act as Litigation Guardian January 1, 2021 4B Affidavit (Motion for Payment Out of Court) January 1, 2021 5A Notice to Alleged Partner January 23, 2014 7A Plaintiff’s Claim August 1, 2022 8A Affidavit of Service August 1, 2022 8B Lawyer or Paralegal’s Certificate of Service August 1, 2022 9A Defence August 1, 2022 9B Request to Clerk January 23, 2014 10A Defendant’s Claim August 1, 2022 11A Affidavit for Jurisdiction January 1, 2021 11B Default Judgment January 1, 2021 11.2A Request for Clerk’s Order on Consent January 1, 2021 11.3A Notice of Discontinued Claim January 23, 2014 13A List of Proposed Witnesses January 1, 2021 13B Consent January 23, 2014 14A Offer to Settle January 23, 2014 14B Acceptance of Offer to Settle January 23, 2014 14C Notice of Withdrawal of Offer to Settle January 23, 2014 14D Terms of Settlement January 23, 2014 15A Notice of Motion and Supporting Affidavit August 1, 2022 15B Affidavit January 1, 2021 18A Summons to Witness October 15, 2024 18B Warrant for Arrest of Defaulting Witness January 23, 2014 20A Certificate of Judgment January 23, 2014 20B Writ of Delivery January 1, 2021 20C Writ of Seizure and Sale of Personal Property May 1, 2025 20D Writ of Seizure and Sale of Land May 1, 2025 20E Notice of Garnishment January 1, 2021 20E.1 Notice of Renewal of Garnishment January 1, 2021 20F Garnishee’s Statement May 1, 2019 20G Notice to Co-owner of Debt January 1, 2021 20H Notice of Examination October 15, 2024 20I Financial Information Form January 23, 2014 20J Warrant of Committal January 1, 2021 20K Identification Form January 23, 2014 20L Notice of Default of Payment January 23, 2014 20M Affidavit of Default of Payment January 1, 2021 20N Request to Renew Writ of Seizure and Sale May 1, 2025 20O Direction to Enforce Writ of Seizure and Sale of Personal Property January 23, 2014 20P Affidavit for Enforcement Request January 1, 2021 20Q Notice of Garnishment Hearing October 15, 2024 20R Notice of Termination of Garnishment May 1, 2019 O. Reg. 108/21, s. 20; O. Reg. 521/22, s. 10; O. Reg. 3/25, s. 24; O. Reg. 222/25, s. 3. FormS 1A-20J Revoked: O. Reg. 78/06, s. 51.