C-25 - Code of Civil Procedure

Section 996 Disposition versions

2007-01-01

996. Pleadings for which a filing fee is prescribed in the tariff of court fees may not be accepted by the clerk unless the fee is paid. The filing date and the amount of the fee and the date of payment must be indicated on the pleading. However, a person who provides proof of being a recipient under a last resort financial assistance program established under the Individual and Family Assistance Act (chapter A-13.1.1) is exempted from the payment of such fees.

If institution of the action is refused, the amount sent or deposited with the clerk with the statement of claim is refunded to the plaintiff.

1971, c. 86, s. 1; 1994, c. 28, s. 40; 2002, c. 7, s. 148; 2005, c. 15, s. 152.

2003-01-01

996. Pleadings for which a filing fee is prescribed in the tariff of court fees may not be accepted by the clerk unless the fee is paid. The filing date and the amount of the fee and the date of payment must be indicated on the pleading. However, a person who proves that he or she is a recipient under a social welfare program established under the Act respecting income support, employment assistance and social solidarity (chapter S-32.001) is exempted from the payment of such fees.

If institution of the action is refused, the amount sent or deposited with the clerk with the statement of claim is refunded to the plaintiff.

1971, c. 86, s. 1; 1994, c. 28, s. 40; 2002, c. 7, s. 148.

1995-10-01

996. The provisions of Sections I and II of Chapter I.1 of Title V of Book II and any other provision of this Code inconsistent with this Book do not apply to the recovery of small claims.

1971, c. 86, s. 1; 1994, c. 28, s. 40.

1977-12-31

996. The provisions of the other books of this Code inconsistent with this Book do not apply to the recovery of small claims.

1971, c. 86, s. 1.