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Small Claims

Actions for amounts under $10, 000 may be heard in the Small Claims jurisdiction of the Local Court. The court is not bound by the rules of evidence in Small Claims, and may inform itself in any manner it thinks appropriate. Costs are not usually awarded and the aim is to settle disputes quickly with minimum expense to the parties. The Community Justice Centre may be able to assist in resolving a dispute without going to court.

More information is available from the Community Justice Centre site

Brochures | Forms | Fees

Brochures

English

• Brochure 1
• Brochure 2
• Brochure 3
• Brochure 4

Greek

• Brochure 1
• Brochure 2
• Brochure 3
• Brochure 4

Vietnamese

• Brochure 1
• Brochure 2
• Brochure 3
• Brochure 4

Forms

• 8A Notice of Defence
• 23A Application to set aside order and rehearing
• 7A Statement of Claim [Debt or Damages]
• 7B Statement of Claim [Motor Vehicle]
• Notice of Admission
• Statement of Claim [goods returned or replaced]
• Application for Default Judgement

Fees

• Small Claims Regulations
• Small Claims Court Fees