Saskatchewan

Simplified procedures (fast track and Small claims Court) (monetary limits)

Expedited procedure for claims less than $100,000. Small Claims court limit $20,000.

Delay to File a statement of defence Twenty days if served in Saskatchewan; normally extended by agreement
Mediation Mandatory mediation after defence filed and before any further steps.
Affidavit of documents: which documents? Under which circumstances? Required in all claims; Within 10 days after Defence filed or on demand; normally extended by agreement.
Rules of discovery | Delay to examine before plea | Delay to examine after plea By demand or agreement; any time after Defence filed and Affidavit of Documents completed.
Time to obtain trial dates once the certificate of readiness is issued Pre-trial settlement conference follows certificate of readiness, usually within 6 months.
Court settlement Conference: a mandatory process or not? Pre-trial settlement conference (judicial mediation) mandatory before trial date set.
Delay to set the case ready for trial No fixed schedule; trial date set following pretrial settlement conference; normally within 6 - 12 months.
Delay to file an appearance Not applicable.

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