Small claims deadline calculator
Enter a date and the calculator applies the standard small claims directions: witness statements 14 days before hearing; defence 14 days from service (28 with acknowledgment); N180 by the period on your notice.
Interactive tool
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The tool runs entirely in your browser; nothing you enter is sent anywhere.
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Reviewed by Sean McNamara, 2026-09-04.
Calculate your filing deadline
Applies the standard small claims directions: witness statements at least 14 days before the hearing. Runs in your browser.