Attend the Small Claims Court and observe a trial, or other procedural matter, at the times and dates provided.

Thereafter, please answer the following general questions the best you can with the information available to you:

1. What type of matter? (trial, trial continuance, motion, etc.)
2. What court office? (Brampton, Toronto, etc.)
3. What is the courtroom number? 
4. Who is the presiding Judge? 
5. What is the style of cause? 
6. Identify the parties. 
7. Identify the court supporting staff assisting the judge.
8. Are the parties self-represented? If not, who are the legal representatives? Paralegal, lawyer, or other representative?
9. What is the nature of the proceedings? 
10. Provide details of the matter. Including relief and amounts sought and types of damages.
11. Provide details of any evidence that was submitted or referred to. 
12. Provide details of any preliminary issues dealt with before the hearing. Ex. Jurisdiction, evidence, service of documents, rules of pleadings, witnesses, limitation periods, exclusion of witnesses, adjournments, etc.)
13. Was there a final order? If so, provide details.
14. Were there submissions on costs? Any mention of offers to settle? If so, provide details.
15. Explain your experience and what you learned.

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