Responding To Defense Statement

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In Ontario, as a plaintiff, you generally do not need to respond to a Statement of Defense unless you wish to dispute the facts. If you need to correct or add information, you should use Form 9A: Plaintiffs Reply. You have 20 days from the date you were served the Statement of Defense to respond. If you cant meet this deadline, you may request a time extension from the court. Ensure you follow all instructions on the form for accurate submission.

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What form is required to repy to stateemtn of defense from plaintiff in small claims court in ontario
Hello Dar, in Ontario, you would need to fill out Form 10A: "Defendant's Claim" to respond to a statement of defense in small claims court. Please ensure you follow all stated instructions on the form.
i am the plaintiff ,The defendants served me with a defense .Now i need to fill out a form through small claims court as a reply to statements of defense
Hello Dar, in Ontario, as a plaintiff, you do not need to respond to the Statement of Defense unless you want to dispute the facts. If you wish to do so, you can fill out Form 9A: "Plaintiff's Reply." Please ensure to follow the instructions on the form.
why is not necessary
In Ontario, it's not necessary to respond to a Statement of Defense because the court assumes you disagree with it. The purpose of your original claim is to state your case, and it stands unless you wish to alter or add to it.
i had been informed that if i dont respond ,then i would have no other time to add to information that is incorrect .
That's correct, Dar. If you wish to add to or correct information, you should use Form 9A: "Plaintiff's Reply". This form allows you to address any new issues raised in the Statement of Defense that were not addressed in your original claim.
is it true i have 20 days to reply in small claims court in ontario
Yes, Dar. In Ontario, you have 20 days from the date you were served the Statement of Defense to respond with Form 9A: "Plaintiff's Reply". If you can't respond in time, you may request a time extension from the court.
9A is a defense noted in small claims court in ottawa ,ontario .Whwere is plaintiff reply
Hello Dar, in Ontario, the form you'd need to fill out as a plaintiff in response to a Statement of Defense is Form 9A: "Plaintiff's Reply". This form can be accessed on the Ontario Court Forms website.