DISBURSEMENTS
Disbursements are out-of-pocket expenses that a lawyer incurs on behalf and with the consent of a client. The disbursements listed below are not exhaustive. Depending on the complexity of a given matter, additional expenses may be necessary.
DISBURSEMENT PRICE LIST
General Disbursements
Small Claims Court Disbursements
General Disbursements apply to all areas of law
Photocopying .................................................. $0.20/page
Facsimile ................................ $0.20/page sent or received
Postage ................................................ Canada Post Rates
Registered Mail ..................................... Canada Post Rates
Courier ................................. Standard Local Courier Rates
Service of Documents (using process server) ......... Variable
Parking (at Court or other meeting) ...................... Variable
Corporation Profile Report ...................................... $55.55
Photocopying .................................................. $0.20/page
Facsimile ................................ $0.20/page sent or received
Postage ................................................ Canada Post Rates
Registered Mail ..................................... Canada Post Rates
Courier ................................. Standard Local Courier Rates
Service of Documents (using process server) ......... Variable
Parking (at Court or other meeting) ...................... Variable
Corporation Profile Report ...................................... $55.55
Filing fees for claims under $25,000
Statement of Claim .................................................... $75
Motions ..................................................................... $40
Summons to a witness .............................................. $19
Schedule a trial date ................................................ $100
Statement of Defence ................................................ $40
* You may also incur fees for the attendance of witnesses (between $6 and $15) and other steps to enforce a judgement.
* If successful, it is possible to recoup these costs from the unsuccessful party.
Statement of Claim .................................................... $75
Motions ..................................................................... $40
Summons to a witness .............................................. $19
Schedule a trial date ................................................ $100
Statement of Defence ................................................ $40
* You may also incur fees for the attendance of witnesses (between $6 and $15) and other steps to enforce a judgement.
* If successful, it is possible to recoup these costs from the unsuccessful party.
Superior Court of Justice Disbursements
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Filing fees for claims over $25,000
Statement of Claim ................................................... $181
Motions .................................................................... $127
Summons to a witness ............................................... $22
Statement of defence/Notice of intent to defend ........ $144
Settlement conference ............................................. $127
Trial record ............................................................... $337
* You may also incur fees for the attendance of witnesses (between $6 and $15) and other steps to enforce a judgement.
* If successful, it is possible to recoup these costs from the unsuccessful party.
Statement of Claim ................................................... $181
Motions .................................................................... $127
Summons to a witness ............................................... $22
Statement of defence/Notice of intent to defend ........ $144
Settlement conference ............................................. $127
Trial record ............................................................... $337
* You may also incur fees for the attendance of witnesses (between $6 and $15) and other steps to enforce a judgement.
* If successful, it is possible to recoup these costs from the unsuccessful party.