Who can use it?
- For
- Party in eligible case
- Court rules
- Rules 6–10.2
When do you need Form 29?
Before using this form, check that your case belongs in Provincial Court and that this form fits your situation. Read the current court rule and official form. Most eligible claims of $5,000 or less start with the Civil Resolution Tribunal, not a new Court Notice of Claim. Some kinds of claims follow different rules.
What to prepare
Confirm the actual case falls within Rule 7.3 and its exceptions; identify all parties and deliver the filed notice to them.
Use the names, addresses and court file number already on your case. Keep the documents and calculations together, and make copies for everyone who needs them. Filling in a form does not prove your case.
File the form and give copies to others
Important for this form: Rule 7.3(2) applies only if at least one claim is more than $10,000 and not more than $35,000, excluding interest and claim-related expenses. Rule 7.3(3) excludes specified protection-order/peace-bond situations, Rule 9.2 claims and matching Supreme Court actions. Unless the court orders otherwise, a Reply must already be filed before Form 29 is delivered; usually only one Rule 7.3 mediation is initiated. The parties have 14 days after delivery to all parties to jointly appoint a mediator.
Normally wait until a Reply is filed; follow the joint mediator appointment process.
Follow the wording and instructions on the official form. You may need to give different copies to different people. The provincial Filing Assistant can help you fill out certain forms. It cannot tell you whether your case belongs in this court or whether your filing will be accepted.
Deadlines and fees
Timing: Rule 7.3 generally requires mediator selection within 14 days after notice delivery; other session deadlines also apply.
Fees: Mediation fees can be payable by the parties; see Form 30 and Rule 7.3.
If you must give a copy to another person, follow the delivery rules for that form. Write down when and how you delivered it. Filing a form with the court is different from giving it to someone else. Estimate ordinary CRT / original Court claim costs. This calculator does not cover every special form or every way to collect money after a judgment.
Watch out for this mistake
Using the form for a CRT small claim or assuming all cases within the dollar range qualify.
Check the current fee, courthouse and hearing instructions. Small-claims procedures can differ at Vancouver Robson Square and Richmond.