The Alberta government has raised the small claims court limit, known as civil claims court, for the first time in nearly a decade from $50,000 to $100,000.
In an April 5 announcement, the government said increasing the civil claims limit will save Albertans “time and money on legal costs.”
The change means “more Albertans will be able to file claims in the Alberta Court of Justice,” said the announcement. According to the government, the civil court “utilizes simplified and cost-effective procedures, making it an attractive option compared to other courts.”
“The government’s decision to increase the civil claims limit for the Alberta Court of Justice will give more people the option to resolve disputes quickly and efficiently,” Justice Minister Tyler Shandro said in a news release….