Legal Resources

This primer contains a concise summary of Pintea v. Johns. It also demonstrates a number of ways that Pintea may be successfully applied in a legal argument, and highlights specific limitations as well. It also includes summaries of two other very important decisions for SRLs that you can use.

Provides info on what to expect on your day in court. For example, what does the courtroom look like? When do I stand and sit? How do I address the judge? Includes practical information on how to present your evidence, object, question witnesses, and make opening and closing statements.

This guide is for self-represented litigants (SRLs) who are also people with disabilities (PWDs). It provides information on disability accommodations and resources in the justice system. It includes a sample letter of accommodation request and what to do if you’re still experiencing barriers.

Outlines the roles and responsibilities of the client and lawyer so that each knows what to expect from the legal aid contract. Explains what the lawyer’s time on the case includes, change of lawyer requests, and how to make a complaint.

This chapter on small claims is used by law students handling cases at LSLAP’s legal clinics. It describes the processes involved in commencing or defending an action, exploring settlement options, getting to trial, and enforcing a judgment. It includes guides to filling out court forms.

Explains you must make sure all your documents and court forms include all information needed before you submit (file) them. It provides links to finding a court registry to file in person, links to filing by fax and online, and links to organizations offering legal advice (some free).

The guides this links to include What is small claims court?, Making a claim for proceedings initiated in small claims, Making a claim for proceedings previously initiated before Civil Resolution Tribunal, Replying to a claim, Serving documents, Getting ready for court, Getting results, and Mediation for claims between $10,000 and $35,000.

This page contains forms for small claims court. The forms are in a PDF format that you can fill out and print.

This site is for people who want to begin a claim or already have one in small claims court. The “filing assistant” will help you complete small claims court forms online. Once you have filled out the form, you can print it and submit it in person or by mail.

This guide answers some questions about what happens in small claims after you have your court order stating what the judge says you’re entitled to. If you have lost your case and have to pay, it will tell you what some of your options are.