Ontario Small Claims Costs Calculator

Calculate cost awards under Rules 19 & 14, Courts of Justice Act s.29

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Case Basics

Amount Claimed (CAD)

The total amount originally claimed in the action

Maximum claim: $50,000 (Small Claims Court jurisdiction)

Note: Only claims filed after October 1, 2025 may exceed $35,000, and must be no more than $50,000.

Amount Awarded/Judgment (CAD)

The amount actually awarded by the court

Successful Party

PlaintiffDefendant

Proceeding Type

TrialAssessment Hearing

Representation

Was the successful party represented?

No - Self-representedYes - Represented by:

Inconvenience & Expense Compensation (CAD)

Rule 19.05: Up to $500

Maximum: $500

Disbursements (Rule 19.01)

Service Attempts

Maximum $60 per person served (Rule 19.01(3))

Special circumstances (allows > $60/person)

Preparing Claim/Defence

Maximum $200 total (Rule 19.01(4))

Remaining room to cap: $200.00

Other Disbursements

Reasonable disbursements (court's discretion)

No other disbursements added. Click "Add Item" to include additional disbursements.

Offers to Settle (Rule 14.07)

Trial Start Date

Required to calculate 7-day rule compliance

Plaintiff's Offer to Settle

Offer Amount (CAD)

Date Served

Offer not withdrawn or expired before trial

Defendant's Offer to Settle

Offer Amount (CAD)

Date Served

Offer not withdrawn or expired before trial

Penalty for Unreasonable Behaviour

Penalize unreasonable behaviour (lifts 15% cap)

Rule 19.06 & CJA s.29: Allows costs to exceed 15% cap

Assumptions & Overrides

Treat representation fee as the only 'cost other than disbursements' to be doubled under Rule 14.07

When enabled, only representation fees are subject to doubling, not other costs

Default: ON (standard interpretation)

Override 15% cap for non-monetary claims

Use when amount claimed is $0 (e.g., return of property only)

For cases where 15% cap calculation doesn't apply normally

Cost Breakdown

Disbursements Total$0.00

Base Costs (Other than Disbursements)$0.00

15% Cap ($0.00)Not Applied

Grand Total$0.00

Rule Citations & Explanations

• Self-represented compensation: $0.00 (Rule 19.05)

Disclaimer: This tool is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult with a qualified legal professional for specific legal matters.

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