989. To cover costs, the creditor of a small claim must deposit $15 with the clerk or send with his motion when the claim is $250 or less and $25 when the claims is more than $250.
Such deposit must be made before service of a copy of the motion.
A person who establishes that he receives benefits under a last resort assistance program provided for in the Act respecting income security (chapter S-3.1.1) is not required to make the deposit.
If the clerk refuses to accept the institution of the suit, the sum sent or deposited with the motion is reimbursed to the creditor.
1971, c. 86, s. 1; 1982, c. 32, s. 56; 1984, c. 46, s. 13; 1986, c. 58, s. 19; 1988, c. 51, s. 109.