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Small Talk: Time Limits for Filing Lawsuits

Monday, 19 March 2012 08:29 By Jordan Farkas Life & Leisure - Small Talk

JFbw Q. I have a loan that has gone unpaid since January 2, 2010. Am I out of time to sue in the Small Claims Court?

There are time limits to bring a lawsuit in any court, including the Small Claims Court. A defendant has a defence if a claim is out of time. The governing law is the Limitations Act.

Small Talk: Fired While On Maternity Leave

Friday, 17 February 2012 09:25 By Jordan Farkas Life & Leisure - Small Talk

JFbw Q. I was working for a company for 4 years. A few months ago I went on maternity leave. Last week I was called into the office and summarily dismissed without any notice or severance pay. I was told it is because I went on maternity and am costing the company money. Can I sue?

Small Talk: Super Bowl Blues

Sunday, 05 February 2012 10:26 By Jordan Farkas Life & Leisure - Small Talk

JFbw Q. A few months ago I asked a friend to purchase plane tickets for me to Indianapolis to watch the Super Bowl. I meanwhile had purchased tickets to the actual game. I just found out that he actually did not buy the plane tickets! I am so [upset]!! Can I sue him for the lost tickets and pain and suffering?