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=" 12 -- Scugog Citizen -- Tu y, April 6, 1995 4 Ceiling raised to $6000 for Small Claims Court Ontario residents are now able to sue for up to $6,000 in Small Claims Court. Starting April 1, the ceiling for suits was raised from $3,000 to $6,000. Small Claims Courts (there are 98 in the province) provide "a simple and inexpensive way to settle disputes about money, debts and damages. It also provides a forum where people can launch of defend their own suits without the need of a lawyer," said Attorney general Marion Boyd last week. Judging by the increase in claims over the last three years (from $124 million in 1990 to a projected $164 million this year) more people than ever are using Small Claims Court. Here in Durham Region, figures show that in 1991, there were 3786 claims filed. That number went up considerably in 1992 with the filing of 4818 claims. - The process of using Small Claims Court is fairly simple. Here are a few suggestions if you are considering this route and have never done this before. WHERE DO I GO? You must file your claim in the office in the area where of these conditions applies: where the problem occurred; where the party against whom the claim is filed (the defendant) lives of carries on business; where the court's place of sitting (courtroom) is nearest to where the defendant lives or carries on business. GETTING STARTED: Your first step is choosing the right Court in which to file your claim. Then, pick up the right form at the Claims Court, fill it out, and mail it or take it in person to the correct court. When you file the claim, you will have to pay a court fee for the cost of handling the claim and delivering it to whoever you are suing. The fee demands on the amount you defendants who have to be served, and the distance between the court office and where the claim is being served on the defendant(s) These fees are added to your claim if you are successful in court. INFO NEEDED TO FILE A CLAIM: On the claim form, your full name, address, postal code and phone number; the full name and addresg of the person you are suing (include lot and concession no., if applicable) the amount you are suing for and a.short, concise summary of the events that took place and the reasons you think you are entitled to the clairh. If suing an incorporated business make sure you have the correct business name and address. If you want a specific officer to be served, include the name and position in the are suing for, the Paul Van Camp CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT 204 Casimir Street, PORT PERRY, Ontario L9L 1B? «0985-9725 Financial Accounting Income Tax Planning & Consulting Financial Planning & Projections Business Consulting CORPORATIONS - FARMS INDIVIDUALS - SMALL BUSINESS Electronic Filing Available company. If you need the correct name ber of and add of a corp or an unincorporated business, phone the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations at 416-593-8880. DOCUMENTS NEEDED: If your claim is based on a document such as a bad cheque, a promissory note, a contract or receipt, you must file copies of the documents with the court. At least three copies will be needed and you must bring originals to the trial. In Durham Region Small Claims court in Oshawa at . 728-8034 and in Whitby at 668-3624. You have to look closely to see five baby raccoons snuggling up to this mother cat who has adopted the little critters. See story. Mother cat 'adopts' five baby raccoons Five baby raccoons have a new "mom" at the Scugog Uxbridge Animal Shelter. The coons, less than a week old have been "adopted" by a Calico cat and for the last few days have been happily nursing and gaining strength. The coons were brought to the Animal Shelter last week after they were found in a barn recently, abandoned by their own mother. "We weren't sure what to do with them," said Animal Control officer Ann Barrett. The Shelter just happ surviving kitten. At first, she wanted nothing to do with the coons, hissing in anger. But within a few hours, she changed her mind and allowed them to snuggle up to her stomach for nourishment. And they seem to the doing very nicely, thank you. Ms. Barrett said this is not an unusual situation for a mother cat to "adopt" babies like this. Once the coons are strong enough to be on their own, theyll be placed in temporary have the female cat who had given birth to a litter of kittens. Several died, so staff decided to put the tiny coons with the cat and her lone "foster care" outside the shelter dto and lly rel d to the wilds. In the meantime, they coons and 'the kitten seem quite content to share their new "mom." THE LITTLE |{i# IRISH PUB ON THE SHORES OF LAKE The Antrim House now features daily lunch and dinner §pecials for those who have limited time to enjoy the good food, good drink and good times which are always available. If you prefer, you can phone ahead and any item on our menu can be made available for your arrival or packaged for take-out. You'll find us on Water Street, just across from the ballpark. Come on down and see what Port's been missing. The Antrim House Good food. Good drink. 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