10.05
 10.05 (1) These rules apply, with necessary modifications, to a defendant’s claim as if it were a plaintiff’s claim, and to a defence to a defendant’s claim as if it were a defence to a plaintiff’s claim.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 10.05 (1). Exception (2) However, when a person against whom a defendant’s claim is made is noted in default, judgment against that person may be obtained only in accordance with rule 11.04.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 10.05 (2); O. Reg. 56/08, s. 2. Exception, Electronic Filing and Issuance (3) Despite subrule (1), rules 1.05.3 and 1.05.4 do not apply to a defendant’s claim as if it were a plaintiff’s claim. O. Reg. 249/21, s. 5. RULE 11 DEFAULT PROCEEDINGS Noting Defendant in Default 11.01 (1) If a defendant to a plaintiff’s claim or a defendant’s claim fails to file a defence to all or part of the claim with the clerk within the prescribed time, the clerk may note the defendant in default on the filing of, (a)  a request to note the defendant in default, which may be made in Form 9B; and (b)  proof that the claim was served within the court’s territorial division, subject to subrule (3). O. Reg. 249/21, s. 6 (1). (1.1) Revoked: O. Reg. 249/21, s. 6 (1). Leave Required for Person under Disability (2) A person under disability may not be noted in default under subrule (1), except with leave of the court.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24. Service Outside Territorial Division (3) If all the defendants have been served outside the court’s territorial division, the clerk shall not note any defendant in default until it is proved by an affidavit for jurisdiction (Form 11A) filed with the clerk, or by evidence presented before a judge, that the action was properly brought in that territorial division.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24; O. Reg. 249/21, s. 6 (2). (4) Revoked: O. Reg. 249/21, s. 6 (3). Default Judgment, Plaintiff’s Claim, Debt or Liquidated Demand 11.02 (1) If a defendant has been noted in default, the clerk may sign default judgment (Form 11B) in respect of the claim or any part of the claim to which the default applies that is for a debt or liquidated demand in money, including interest if claimed.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24. (2) The fact that default judgment has been signed under subrule (1) does not affect the plaintiff’s right to proceed on the remainder of the claim or against any other defendant for all or part of the claim.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24. Manner of Service of Default Judgment (3) A default judgment (Form 11B) shall be served in accordance with subrule 8.01 (4). O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24; O. Reg. 44/14, s. 9; O. Reg. 38/16, s. 4. Default Judgment, Plaintiff’s Claim, Unliquidated Demand 11.03 (1) If all defendants have been noted in default, the plaintiff may obtain judgment against a defendant noted in default with respect to any part of the claim to which rule 11.02 does not apply.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24. (2) To obtain judgment, the plaintiff may, (a)  file a notice of motion and supporting affidavit (Form 15A) requesting a motion in writing for an assessment of damages, setting out the reasons why the motion should be granted and attaching any relevant documents; or (b)  file a request for an assessment hearing, which may be in Form 9B. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24; O. Reg. 393/09, s. 9; O. Reg. 249/21, s. 7 (1). (2.1), (2.2) Revoked: O. Reg. 249/21, s. 7 (2). Inadequate Supporting Affidavit (3) On a motion in writing for an assessment of damages under clause (2) (a), a judge who finds the plaintiff’s affidavit inadequate or unsatisfactory may order that, (a)  a further affidavit be provided; or (b)  an assessment hearing be held.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24. Assessment Hearing (4) If an assessment hearing is to be held under clause (2) (b) or (3) (b), the clerk shall fix a date for the hearing and send a notice of hearing to the plaintiff, and the assessment hearing shall proceed as a trial in accordance with rule 17.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24. Matters to be Proved (5) On a motion in writing for an assessment of damages or at an assessment hearing, the plaintiff is not required to prove liability against a defendant noted in default, but is required to prove the amount of the claim.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24. Service of Order (6) An order made on a motion in writing for an assessment of damages shall be served by the clerk in accordance with subrule 8.01 (5).  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24. No Assessment where Defence Filed (7) If one or more defendants have filed a defence, a plaintiff requiring an assessment of damages against a defendant noted in default shall proceed to a settlement conference under rule 13 and, if necessary, a trial in accordance with rule 17.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24. Default Judgment, Defendant’s Claim 11.04 If a party against whom a defendant’s claim is made has been noted in default, judgment may be obtained against the party only at trial or on motion.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24. Consequences of Noting in Default 11.05 (1) A defendant who has been noted in default shall not file a defence or take any other step in the proceeding, except making a motion under rule 11.06, without leave of the court or the plaintiff’s consent.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24. (2) Any step in the proceeding may be taken without the consent of a defendant who has been noted in default.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24. (3) A defendant who has been noted in default is not entitled to notice of any step in the proceeding and need not be served with any other document, except the following: 1.  Subrule 11.02 (3) (service of default judgment). 2.  Rule 12.01 (amendment of claim or defence). 3.  Subrule 15.01 (6) (motion after judgment). 4.  Postjudgment proceedings against a debtor under rule 20.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24. Setting Aside Noting of Default by Court on Motion 11.06 The court may set aside the noting in default or default judgment against a party and any step that has been taken to enforce the judgment, on such terms as are just, if the party makes a motion to set aside and the court is satisfied that, (a)  the party has a meritorious defence and a reasonable explanation for the default; and (b)  the motion is made as soon as is reasonably possible in all the circumstances.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24. RULE 11.1 DISMISSAL BY CLERK Dismissal 11.1.01 (1) Unless the court orders otherwise, the clerk shall make an order dismissing an action for delay if, by the second anniversary of the commencement of the action, (a)  the action has not been disposed of by order; and (b)  no step has been taken by the plaintiff under rule 11.03 to obtain judgment, nor has a trial date been requested.  O. Reg. 194/15, s. 3; O. Reg. 38/16, s. 6; O. Reg. 488/16, s. 1 (1); O. Reg. 249/21, s. 8. Exceptions (2) Subrule (1) does not apply if, (a)  an offer to settle the action has been accepted and filed; (b)  the defence contains an admission of liability for the plaintiff’s claim in the action and a proposal of terms of payment under subrule 9.03 (1); or (c)  at the time the clerk would otherwise be required under that subrule to dismiss the action, the plaintiff is under disability.  O. Reg. 194/15, s. 3. (2.1) Revoked: O. Reg. 108/21, s. 13. Service of Order (3) The clerk shall serve a copy of an order made under subrule (1) on the parties.  O. Reg. 194/15, s. 3. (4) Revoked: O. Reg. 488/16, s. 1 (3). Effect of Dismissal on Defendant’s Claim 11.1.02 If an action against a defendant who has made a defendant’s claim is dismissed for delay under subrule 11.1.01 (1), the defendant’s claim shall be deemed to be dismissed 60 days after the order under that subrule is served, unless the court orders otherwise during the 60-day period. O. Reg. 202/17, s. 1. RULE 11.2 REQUEST FOR CLERK’S ORDER ON CONSENT Consent Order 11.2.01 (1) The clerk shall, on the filing of a request for clerk’s order on consent (Form 11.2A), make an order granting the relief sought, including costs, if the following conditions are satisfied: 1.  The relief sought is, i.  amending a claim or defence less than 30 days before the originally scheduled trial date, ii.  adding, deleting or substituting a party less than 30 days before the originally scheduled trial date, iii.  setting aside the noting in default or default judgment against a party and any specified step to enforce the judgment that has not yet been completed, iv.  restoring a matter that was dismissed under rule 11.1 to the list, v.  noting that payment has been made in full satisfaction of a judgment or terms of settlement, or vi.  dismissing an action. 2.  The request is signed by all parties (including any party to be added, deleted or substituted) and states, i.  that each party has received a copy of the request, and ii.  that no party that would be affected by the order is under disability. 3., 4.  Revoked:  O. Reg. 393/09, s. 11 (3). O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24; O. Reg. 393/09, s. 11 (1-3). Service of Order (2) The clerk shall serve a copy of an order made under subrule (1) by mail or by email on a party who requests it. O. Reg. 108/21, s. 14. (2.1) A party who wishes for service under subrule (2) by mail shall provide a stamped, self-addressed envelope for the purpose. O. Reg. 108/21, s. 14. Same, Refusal to Make Order (3) Where the clerk refuses to make an order, the clerk shall serve a copy of the request for clerk’s order on consent (Form 11.2A), with reasons for the refusal, on all the parties.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24; O. Reg. 393/09, s. 11 (4). Notice of Setting Aside of Enforcement Step (4) Where an order is made setting aside a specified step to enforce a judgment under subparagraph 1 iii of subrule (1), a party shall file a copy of the order at each court location where the enforcement step has been requested.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 24. RULE 11.3 DISCONTINUANCE Discontinuance by Plaintiff in Undefended Action 11.3.01 (1) A plaintiff may discontinue his or her claim against a defendant who fails to file a defence to all or part of the claim with the clerk within the prescribed time by, (a)  serving a notice of discontinued claim (Form 11.3A) on all defendants who were served with the claim; and (b)  filing the notice with proof of service.  O. Reg. 393/09, s. 12. (2) A claim may not be discontinued by or against a person under disability, except with leave of the court.  O. Reg. 393/09, s. 12. (3) Revoked: O. Reg. 249/21, s. 9. Effect of Discontinuance on Subsequent Action 11.3.02 The discontinuance of a claim is not a defence to a subsequent action on the matter, unless an order granting leave to discontinue provides otherwise.  O. Reg. 393/09, s. 12. RULE 12 AMENDMENT, STRIKING OUT, STAY AND DISMISSAL Right to Amend 12.01 (1) A plaintiff’s or defendant’s claim and a defence to a plaintiff’s or defendant’s claim may be amended by filing with the clerk a copy that is marked “Amended”, in which any additions are underlined and any other changes are identified.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 12.01 (1). (1.1), (1.2) Revoked: O. Reg. 249/21, s. 10. Service (2) The amended document shall be served by the party making the amendment on all parties, including any parties in default, in accordance with subrule 8.01 (14).  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 12.01 (2); O. Reg. 78/06, s. 25 (1). Time (3) Filing and service of the amended document shall take place at least 30 days before the originally scheduled trial date, unless, (a)  the court, on motion, allows a shorter notice period; or (b)  a clerk’s order permitting the amendment is obtained under subrule 11.2.01 (1).  O. Reg. 393/09, s. 13. Service on Added Party (4) A person added as a party shall be served with the claim as amended, except that if the person is added as a party at trial, the court may dispense with service of the claim.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 12.01 (4). No Amendment Required in Response (5) A party who is served with an amended document is not required to amend the party’s defence or claim.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 25 (3). Motion to Strike out or Amend a Document 12.02 (1) The court may, on motion, strike out or amend all or part of any document that, (a)  discloses no reasonable cause of action or defence; (b)  may delay or make it difficult to have a fair trial; or (c)  is inflammatory, a waste of time, a nuisance or an abuse of the court’s process.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 26. (2) In connection with an order striking out or amending a document under subrule (1), the court may do one or more of the following: 1.  In the case of a claim, order that the action be stayed or dismissed. 2.  In the case of a defence, strike out the defence and grant judgment. 2.1  In the case of a motion, order that the motion be stayed or dismissed. 3.  Impose such terms as are just. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 26; Reg. 44/14, s. 11 (2). General Power to Stay, Dismiss Action (3) The court may, on its own initiative, make the order referred to in paragraph 1 of subrule (2) staying or dismissing an action, if the action appears on its face to be inflammatory, a waste of time, a nuisance or an abuse of the court’s process. O. Reg. 44/14, s. 11 (3). (4) Unless the court orders otherwise, an order under subrule (3) shall be made on the basis of written submissions in accordance with the following procedures: 1.  The court shall direct the clerk to send notice by mail to the plaintiff that the court is considering making the order. 2.  The plaintiff may, within 20 days after receiving the notice, file with the court a written submission, no more than four pages in length, responding to the notice. 3.  If the plaintiff does not file a written submission that complies with paragraph 2, the court may make the order without any further notice to the plaintiff or to any other party. 4.  If the plaintiff files a written submission that complies with paragraph 2, the court may direct the clerk to send a copy of the submission by mail to any other party. 5.  A party who receives a copy of the plaintiff’s submission may, within 10 days after receiving the copy, file with the court a written submission, no more than four pages in length, responding to the plaintiff’s submission, and shall send a copy of the responding submission by mail to the plaintiff, and, on the request of any other party, to that party. O. Reg. 44/14, s. 11 (3). (5) The clerk shall send a copy of an order made under subrule (1) by mail to all the parties as soon as possible after the order is made. O. Reg. 44/14, s. 11 (3). (6) A document required under this rule to be sent by mail shall be mailed in the manner described in subrule 8.07 (1), and is deemed to have been received on the fifth day after it is mailed. O. Reg. 44/14, s. 11 (3). General Power to Stay, Dismiss Motion (7) The court may, on its own initiative, make the order referred to in paragraph 2.1 of subrule (2) staying or dismissing a motion, if the motion appears on its face to be inflammatory, a waste of time, a nuisance or an abuse of the court’s process. O. Reg. 44/14, s. 11 (3). (8) Subrules (4) to (6) apply, with necessary modifications, to the stay or dismissal of a motion under subrule (7) and, for the purpose, a reference to the plaintiff shall be read as a reference to the moving party. O. Reg. 44/14, s. 11 (3). Clerk to Notify Court (9) If the clerk becomes aware that an action could be the subject of an order under subrule (3), or that a motion could be the subject of an order under subrule (7), the clerk shall notify the court. O. Reg. 44/14, s. 11 (3). Stay or Dismissal if No Leave under Courts of Justice Act 12.03 (1) If the court determines that a person who is subject to an order under subsection 140 (1) of the Courts of Justice Act has instituted or continued an action without the order having been rescinded or leave granted for the action to be instituted or continued, the court shall make an order staying or dismissing the action. O. Reg. 44/14, s. 11 (4). Request for Order (2) Any party to the action may file with the clerk a written request for an order under subrule (1). O. Reg. 44/14, s. 11 (4). Service of Order (3) An order under subrule (1) may be made without notice, but the clerk shall send a copy of the order by mail, in the manner described in subrule 8.07 (1), to every party to the action as soon as possible after the order is made. O. Reg. 44/14, s. 11 (4). RULE 13 SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES Settlement Conference Required in Defended Action 13.01 (1) A settlement conference shall be held in every defended action.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. Duty of Clerk (2) The clerk shall fix a time, date and place for the settlement conference and serve a notice of settlement conference, together with a list of proposed witnesses (Form 13A), on the parties.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. Timing (3) The settlement conference shall be held within 90 days after the first defence is filed.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. Exception (4) Subrules (1) to (3) do not apply if the defence contains an admission of liability for all of the plaintiff’s claim and a proposal of terms of payment under subrule 9.03 (1).  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. Attendance 13.02 (1) A party and the party’s representative, if any, shall, unless the court orders otherwise, participate in the settlement conference, (a)  by personal attendance; or (b)  by telephone or video conference in accordance with rule 1.07. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27; O. Reg. 230/13, s. 14. Authority to Settle (2) A party who requires another person’s approval before agreeing to a settlement shall, before the settlement conference, arrange to have ready telephone access to the other person throughout the conference, whether it takes place during or after regular business hours.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. Additional Settlement Conferences (3) The court may order the parties to attend an additional settlement conference.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. (4) The clerk shall fix a time and place for any additional settlement conference and serve a notice of settlement conference, together with a list of proposed witnesses (Form 13A) on the parties.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. Failure to Attend (5) If a party who has received a notice of settlement conference fails to attend the conference, the court may, (a)  impose appropriate sanctions, by way of costs or otherwise; and (b)  order that an additional settlement conference be held, if necessary.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. (6) If a defendant fails to attend a first settlement conference, receives notice of an additional settlement conference and fails to attend the additional settlement conference, the court may, (a)  strike out the defence and dismiss the defendant’s claim, if any, and allow the plaintiff to prove the plaintiff’s claim; or (b)  make such other order as is just.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. Inadequate Preparation, Failure to File Material (7) The court may award costs against a person who attends a settlement conference if, (a)  in the opinion of the court, the person is so inadequately prepared as to frustrate the purposes of the conference; (b)  the person fails to file the material required by subrule 13.03 (2).  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. Purposes of Settlement Conference 13.03 (1) The purposes of a settlement conference are, (a)  to resolve or narrow the issues in the action; (b)  to expedite the disposition of the action; (c)  to encourage settlement of the action; (d)  to assist the parties in effective preparation for trial; and (e)  to provide full disclosure between the parties of the relevant facts and evidence.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. Disclosure (2) At least 14 days before the date of the settlement conference, each party shall serve on every other party and file with the court, (a)  a copy of any document to be relied on at the trial, including an expert report, not attached to the party’s claim or defence; and (b)  a list of proposed witnesses (Form 13A) and of other persons with knowledge of the matters in dispute in the action.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. (3) At the settlement conference, the parties or their representatives shall openly and frankly discuss the issues involved in the action.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. Further Disclosure Restricted (4) Except as otherwise provided or with the consent of the parties (Form 13B), the matters discussed at the settlement conference shall not be disclosed to others until after the action has been disposed of.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. (5) Subrule (4) does not prevent the review, by a regional senior judge or a person designated by a regional senior judge, of an audio recording by the court of a settlement conference, for the purpose of reviewing a complaint made under section 33.1 of the Courts of Justice Act. O. Reg. 108/21, s. 15. Recommendations to Parties 13.04 The court may make recommendations to the parties on any matter relating to the conduct of the action, in order to fulfil the purposes of a settlement conference, including recommendations as to, (a)  the clarification and simplification of issues in the action; (b)  the elimination of claims or defences that appear to be unsupported; and (c)  the admission of facts or documents without further proof.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. Orders at Settlement Conference 13.05 (1) A judge conducting a settlement conference may make any order relating to the conduct of the action that the court could make.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. (2) Without limiting the generality of subrule (1), the judge may, (a)  make an order, (i)  adding or deleting parties, (ii)  consolidating actions, (iii)  with written reasons, staying or dismissing the action, (iv)  amending or striking out a claim or defence under subrule 12.02 (1), (v)  Revoked:
O. Reg. 44/14, s. 12 (3). (vi)  directing production of documents, (vii)  changing the place of trial under rule 6.01, (viii)  directing an additional settlement conference under subrule 13.02 (3), and (ix)  ordering costs; and (b)  at an additional settlement conference, order judgment under subrule 13.02 (6). O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27; O. Reg. 44/14, s. 12. Recommendations to Judge (3) If the settlement conference is conducted by a referee, a judge may, on the referee’s recommendation, make any order that may be made under subrules (1) and (2).  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. Consent to Final Judgment (4) A judge may order final judgment at a settlement conference where the matter in dispute is for an amount under the appealable limit and a party files a consent (Form 13B) signed by all parties before or at the settlement conference indicating that they wish to obtain final determination of the matter at the settlement conference if a mediated settlement is not reached.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27; O. Reg. 108/21, s. 16. Service of Order (5) Within 10 days after the judge signs an order made at a settlement conference, the clerk shall serve the order on the parties that were not present at the settlement conference in accordance with subrule 8.01 (6).  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. Memorandum 13.06 (1) At the end of the settlement conference, the court shall prepare a memorandum summarizing, (a)  recommendations made under rule 13.04; (b)  the issues remaining in dispute; (c)  the matters agreed on by the parties; (d)  any evidentiary matters that are considered relevant; and (e)  information relating to the scheduling of the remaining steps in the proceeding.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. (2) The memorandum shall be filed with the clerk, who shall give a copy to the trial judge.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. Notice of Trial 13.07 At or after the settlement conference, the clerk shall provide the parties with a notice stating that one of the parties must request a trial date if the action is not disposed of within 30 days after the settlement conference, and pay the fee required for setting the action down for trial.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. Judge Not To Preside At Trial 13.08 A judge who conducts a settlement conference in an action shall not preside at the trial of the action.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. Withdrawal of Claim 13.09 After a settlement conference has been held, a claim against a party who is not in default shall not be withdrawn or discontinued by the party who brought the claim without, (a)  the written consent of the party against whom the claim is brought; or (b)  leave of the court.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. Costs 13.10 The costs of a settlement conference, exclusive of disbursements, shall not exceed $100 unless the court orders otherwise because there are special circumstances.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 27. RULE 14 OFFER TO SETTLE Offer to Settle 14.01 A party may serve on any other party an offer to settle a claim on the terms specified in the offer.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 14.01. Written Documents 14.01.1 (1) An offer to settle, an acceptance of an offer to settle and a notice of withdrawal of an offer to settle shall be in writing.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 28. Use of Forms (2) An offer to settle may be in Form 14A, an acceptance of an offer to settle may be in Form 14B and a notice of withdrawal of an offer to settle may be in Form 14C.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 28. Terms of Settlement (3) The terms of an accepted offer to settle may be set out in terms of settlement (Form 14D).  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 28. Time for Making Offer 14.02 (1) An offer to settle may be made at any time.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 29. Costs Consequences (2) The costs consequences referred to in rule 14.07 apply only if the offer to settle is served on the party to whom it is made at least seven days before the trial commences.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 29. Withdrawal 14.03 (1) An offer to settle may be withdrawn at any time before it is accepted, by serving a notice of withdrawal of an offer to settle on the party to whom it was made.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 29. Deemed Withdrawal (2) If an offer to settle specifies a date after which it is no longer available for acceptance, and has not been accepted on or before that date, the offer shall be deemed to have been withdrawn on the day after that date.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 29. Expiry When Court Disposes of Claim (3) An offer may not be accepted after the court disposes of the claim in respect of which the offer is made.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 29. No Disclosure to Trial Judge 14.04 If an offer to settle is not accepted, no communication about it or any related negotiations shall be made to the trial judge until all questions of liability and the relief to be granted, other than costs, have been determined.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 29. Acceptance of an Offer to Settle 14.05 (1) An offer to settle may be accepted by serving an acceptance of an offer to settle on the party who made it, at any time before it is withdrawn or before the court disposes of the claim in respect of which it is made.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 30. Payment Into Court As Condition (2) An offer by a plaintiff to settle a claim in return for the payment of money by a defendant may include a term that the defendant pay the money into court; in that case, the defendant may accept the offer only by paying the money into court and notifying the plaintiff of the payment.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 14.05 (2). (3) If a defendant offers to pay money to a plaintiff in settlement of a claim, the plaintiff may accept the offer with the condition that the defendant pay the money into court; if the offer is so accepted and the defendant fails to pay the money into court, the plaintiff may proceed as provided in rule 14.06.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 14.05 (3). Costs (4) If an accepted offer to settle does not deal with costs, the plaintiff is entitled, (a)  in the case of an offer made by the defendant, to the plaintiff’s disbursements assessed to the date the plaintiff was served with the offer; (b)  in the case of an offer made by the plaintiff, to the plaintiff’s disbursements assessed to the date that the notice of acceptance was served.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 14.05 (4). Failure to Comply With Accepted Offer 14.06 If a party to an accepted offer to settle fails to comply with the terms of the offer, the other party may, (a)  make a motion to the court for judgment in the terms of the accepted offer; or (b)  continue the proceeding as if there had been no offer to settle.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 14.06. Costs Consequences of Failure to Accept 14.07 (1) When a plaintiff makes an offer to settle that is not accepted by the defendant, the court may award the plaintiff an amount not exceeding twice the costs of the action, if the following conditions are met: 1.  The plaintiff obtains a judgment as favourable as or more favourable than the terms of the offer. 2.  The offer was made at least seven days before the trial. 3.  The offer was not withdrawn and did not expire before the trial.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 14.07 (1). (2) When a defendant makes an offer to settle that is not accepted by the plaintiff, the court may award the defendant an amount not exceeding twice the costs awardable to a successful party, from the date the offer was served, if the following conditions are met: 1.  The plaintiff obtains a judgment as favourable as or less favourable than the terms of the offer. 2.  The offer was made at least seven days before the trial. 3.  The offer was not withdrawn and did not expire before the trial.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 14.07 (2). (3) If an amount is awarded under subrule (1) or (2) to a self-represented party, the court may also award the party an amount not exceeding $500 as compensation for inconvenience and expense.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 31. RULE 15 MOTIONS Notice of Motion and Supporting Affidavit 15.01 (1) A motion shall be made by a notice of motion and supporting affidavit (Form 15A).  O. Reg. 393/09, s. 14 (1). (2) The moving party shall obtain a hearing date from the clerk before serving the notice of motion and supporting affidavit under subrule (3).  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 32; O. Reg. 393/09, s. 14 (2). (3) The notice of motion and supporting affidavit, (a)  shall be served on every party who has filed a claim and any defendant who has not been noted in default, at least seven days before the hearing date; and (b)  shall be filed, with proof of service, at least three days before the hearing date.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 32; O. Reg. 393/09, s. 14 (3-5). Supporting Affidavit in Response (4) A party who prepares an affidavit (Form 15B) in response to the moving party’s notice of motion and supporting affidavit shall serve it on every party who has filed a claim or defence and file it, with proof of service, at least two days before the hearing date.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 32; O. Reg. 393/09, s. 14 (6). Supplementary Affidavit (5) The moving party may serve a supplementary affidavit on every party who has filed a claim or defence and file it, with proof of service, at least two days before the hearing date.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 32. Motion After Judgment Signed (6) A motion that is made after judgment has been signed shall be served on all parties, including those who have been noted in default.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 32. Method of Hearing 15.02 (1) A motion may be heard, (a)  in person; (b)  by telephone or video conference in accordance with paragraph 2 of subrule 1.07 (1); (c)  by a judge in writing under clause 11.03 (2) (a); (d)  by any other method that the judge determines is fair and reasonable.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 32; O. Reg. 38/16, s. 8; O. Reg. 249/21, s. 11. (2) The attendance of the parties is not required if the motion is in writing under clause (1) (c).  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 32. Motion Without Notice 15.03 (1) Despite rule 15.01, a motion may be made without notice if the nature or circumstances of the motion make notice unnecessary or not reasonably possible.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 32. Service of Order (2) A party who obtains an order on motion without notice shall serve it on every affected party, together with a copy of the notice of motion and supporting affidavit used on the motion, within five days after the order is signed.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 32; O. Reg. 393/09, s. 15. Motion to Set Aside or Vary Motion Made Without Notice (3) A party who is affected by an order obtained on motion without notice may make a motion to set aside or vary the order, within 30 days after being served with the order.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 32. No Further Motions Without Leave 15.04 If the court is satisfied that a party has tried to delay the action, add to its costs or otherwise abuse the court’s process by making numerous motions without merit, the court may, on motion, make an order prohibiting the party from making any further motions in the action without leave of the court.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 32. Adjournment of Motion 15.05 A motion shall not be adjourned at a party’s request before the hearing date unless the written consent of all parties is filed when the request is made, unless the court orders otherwise.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 32. Withdrawal of Motion 15.06 A motion shall not be withdrawn without, (a)  the written consent of all the parties; or (b)  leave of the court.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 32. Costs 15.07 The costs of a motion, exclusive of disbursements, shall not exceed $100 unless the court orders otherwise because there are special circumstances.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 32. RULE 16 NOTICE OF TRIAL Clerk Fixes Date and Serves Notice 16.01 (1) The clerk shall fix a date for trial and serve a notice of trial on each party who has filed a claim or defence if, (a)  a settlement conference has been held; and (b)  a party has requested that the clerk fix a date for trial and has paid the required fee.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 32. Manner of Service (2) The notice of trial shall be served by mail or email.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 32; O. Reg. 108/21, s. 17. RULE 17 TRIAL Failure to Attend 17.01 (1) If an action is called for trial and all the parties fail to attend, the trial judge may strike the action off the trial list.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 17.01 (1). (2) If an action is called for trial and a party fails to attend, the trial judge may, (a)  proceed with the trial in the party’s absence; (b)  if the plaintiff attends and the defendant fails to do so, strike out the defence and dismiss the defendant’s claim, if any, and allow the plaintiff to prove the plaintiff’s claim, subject to subrule (3); (c)  if the defendant attends and the plaintiff fails to do so, dismiss the action and allow the defendant to prove the defendant’s claim, if any; or (d)  make such other order as is just.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 17.01 (2). (2.1) In the case described in clause (2) (b) or (c), the person with the claim is not required to prove liability against the party who has failed to attend but is required to prove the amount of the claim.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 33 (1). (3) In the case described in clause (2) (b), if an issue as to the proper place of trial under subrule 6.01 (1) is raised in the defence, the trial judge shall consider it and make a finding.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 17.01 (3). Setting Aside or Variation of Judgment (4) The court may set aside or vary, on such terms as are just, a judgment obtained against a party who failed to attend at the trial.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 17.01 (4). Conditions to Making of Order under Subrule (4) (5) The court may make an order under subrule (4) only if, (a)  the party who failed to attend makes a motion for the order within 30 days after becoming aware of the judgment; or (b)  the party who failed to attend makes a motion for an extension of the 30-day period mentioned in clause (a) and the court is satisfied that there are special circumstances that justify the extension.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 33 (2). Adjournment 17.02 (1) The court may postpone or adjourn a trial on such terms as are just, including the payment by one party to another of an amount as compensation for inconvenience and expense.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 17.02. (2) If the trial of an action has been adjourned two or more times, any further adjournment may be made only on motion with notice to all the parties who were served with the notice of trial, unless the court orders otherwise.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 34. Inspection 17.03 The trial judge may, in the presence of the parties or their representatives, inspect any real or personal property concerning which a question arises in the action.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 17.03. Motion for New Trial 17.04 (1) A party may make a motion for a new trial within 30 days after a final order is made.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 35. Transcript (2) In addition to serving and filing the notice of motion and supporting affidavit (Form 15A) required under rule 15.01, the moving party shall serve and file proof that a request has been made for a transcript of, (a)  the reasons for judgment; and (b)  any other portion of the proceeding that is relevant.  O. Reg. 393/09, s. 16 (1). Service and Filing of Transcript (3) If available, a copy of the transcript shall, at least three days before the hearing date, (a)  be served on all parties who were served with the original notice of trial; and (b)  be filed, with proof of service.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 35; O. Reg. 393/09, s. 16 (2). Powers of  Court on Motion (4) On the hearing of the motion, the court may, (a)  if the party demonstrates that a condition referred to in subrule (5) is satisfied, (i)  grant a new trial, or (ii)  pronounce the judgment that ought to have been given at trial and order judgment accordingly; or (b)  dismiss the motion.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 35. Conditions (5) The conditions referred to in clause (4) (a) are: 1.  There was a purely arithmetical error in the determination of the amount of damages awarded. 2.  There is relevant evidence that was not available to the party at the time of the original trial and could not reasonably have been expected to be available at that time.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 35. RULE 18 EVIDENCE AT TRIAL Affidavit 18.01 At the trial of an undefended action, the plaintiff’s case may be proved by affidavit, unless the trial judge orders otherwise.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 18.01. Written Statements, Documents and Records 18.02 (1) A document or written statement or an audio or visual record that has been served, at least 30 days before the trial date, on all parties who were served with the notice of trial, shall be received in evidence, unless the trial judge orders otherwise.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 36 (1). (2) Subrule (1) applies to the following written statements and documents: 1.  The signed written statement of any witness, including the written report of an expert, to the extent that the statement relates to facts and opinions to which the witness would be permitted to testify in person. 2.  Any other document, including but not limited to a hospital record or medical report made in the course of care and treatment, a financial record, a receipt, a bill, documentary evidence of loss of income or property damage, and a repair estimate.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 18.02 (2); O. Reg. 78/06, s. 36 (2). Details about Witness or Author (3) A party who serves on another party a written statement or document described in subrule (2) shall append to or include in the statement or document, (a)  the name, telephone number and address for service of the witness or author; and (b)  if the witness or author is to give expert evidence, a summary of his or her qualifications.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 36 (3). (4) A party who has been served with a written statement or document described in subrule (2) and wishes to cross-examine the witness or author may summon him or her as a witness under subrule 18.03 (1).  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 18.02 (4). Where Witness or Author is Summoned (5) A party who serves a summons to witness on a witness or author referred to in subrule (3) shall, at the time the summons is served, serve a copy of the summons on every other party.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 36 (4). (6) Service of a summons and the payment or tender of attendance money under this rule may be proved by an affidavit of service (Form 8A) or lawyer or paralegal’s certificate of service (Form 8B).  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 36 (4); O. Reg. 521/22, s. 6. Adjournment (7) A party who is not served with a copy of the summons in accordance with subrule (5) may request an adjournment of the trial, with costs.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 36 (4). Summons to Witness 18.03 (1) A party who requires the attendance of a person in Ontario as a witness at a trial may serve the person with a summons to witness (Form 18A) requiring him or her to attend the trial at the time and place stated in the summons.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 18.03 (1). (2) The summons may also require the witness to produce at the trial the documents or other things in his or her possession, control or power relating to the matters in question in the action that are specified in the summons.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 18.03 (2). (3) A summons to witness (Form 18A) shall be served in accordance with subrule 8.01 (7).  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 37 (1). (4) Service of a summons and the payment or tender of attendance money may be proved by an affidavit of service (Form 8A) or lawyer or paralegal’s certificate of service (Form 8B).  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 37 (1); O. Reg. 521/22, s. 7. (5) A summons to witness continues to have effect until the attendance of the witness is no longer required.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 18.03 (5). Interpreter (5.1) If a party serves a summons on a witness who requires an interpreter, the party shall arrange for a qualified interpreter to attend at the trial unless the interpretation is from English to French or French to English and an interpreter is provided by the Ministry of the Attorney General.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 37 (2). (5.2) If a party does not comply with subrule (5.1), every other party is entitled to request an adjournment of the trial, with costs.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 37 (2). Failure to Attend or Remain in Attendance (6) If a witness whose evidence is material to the conduct of an action fails to attend at the trial or to remain in attendance in accordance with the requirements of a summons to witness served on him or her, the trial judge may, by warrant (Form 18B) directed to all police officers in Ontario, cause the witness to be apprehended anywhere within Ontario and promptly brought before the court.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 18.03 (6). Identification Form (6.1) The party who served the summons on the witness may file with the clerk an identification form (Form 20K) to assist the police in apprehending the witness.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 37 (3). (7) On being apprehended, the witness may be detained in custody until his or her presence is no longer required or released on such terms as are just, and may be ordered to pay the costs arising out of the failure to attend or remain in attendance.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 18.03 (7). Abuse of Power to Summon Witness (8) If satisfied that a party has abused the power to summon a witness under this rule, the court may order that the party pay directly to the witness an amount as compensation for inconvenience and expense.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 18.03 (8). RULE 19 COSTS Disbursements 19.01 (1) A successful party is entitled to have the party’s reasonable disbursements, including any costs of effecting service or preparing a plaintiff’s or defendant’s claim or a defence and expenses for travel, accommodation, photocopying and experts’ reports, paid by the unsuccessful party, unless the court orders otherwise.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 38 (1); O. Reg. 440/10, s. 3 (1). (1.1) For greater certainty, subrule (1) includes costs associated with the electronic filing or issuance of documents under these rules. O. Reg. 44/14, s. 13. (2) The clerk shall assess the disbursements in accordance with the regulations made under the Administration of Justice Act and in accordance with subrules (3) and (4); the assessment is subject to review by the court.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 19.01 (2); O. Reg. 440/10, s. 3 (2). (3) The amount of disbursements assessed for effecting service shall not exceed $60 for each person served unless the court is of the opinion that there are special circumstances that justify assessing a greater amount.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 19.01 (3); O. Reg. 78/06, s. 38 (2); O. Reg. 440/10, s. 3 (3). (4) The amount of disbursements assessed for preparing a plaintiff’s or defendant’s claim or a defence shall not exceed $100.  O. Reg. 440/10, s. 3 (4). Limit 19.02 Any power under this rule to award costs is subject to section 29 of the Courts of Justice Act, which limits the amount of costs that may be awarded.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 39. 19.03 Revoked: O. Reg. 440/10, s. 4. Representation Fee 19.04 If a successful party is represented by a lawyer, student-at-law or paralegal, the court may award the party a reasonable representation fee at trial or at an assessment hearing. O. Reg. 440/10, s. 5; O. Reg. 230/13, s. 15. Compensation for Inconvenience and Expense 19.05 The court may order an unsuccessful party to pay to a successful party who is self-represented an amount not exceeding $500 as compensation for inconvenience and expense.  O. Reg. 440/10, s. 5. Penalty 19.06 If the court is satisfied that a party has unduly complicated or prolonged an action or has otherwise acted unreasonably, the court may order the party to pay an amount as compensation to another party.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 39. RULE 20 ENFORCEMENT OF ORDERS Definitions 20.01 In rules 20.02 to 20.12, “creditor” means a person who is entitled to enforce an order for the payment or recovery of money; (“créancier”) “debtor” means a person against whom an order for the payment or recovery of money may be enforced. (“débiteur”)  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.01; O. Reg. 78/06, s. 40. Power of Court 20.02 (1) The court may, (a)  stay the enforcement of an order of the court, for such time and on such terms as are just; and (b)  vary the times and proportions in which money payable under an order of the court shall be paid, if it is satisfied that the debtor’s circumstances have changed.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.02 (1). Enforcement Limited While Periodic Payment Order in Force (2) While an order for periodic payment is in force, no step to enforce the judgment may be taken or continued against the debtor by a creditor named in the order, except issuing a writ of seizure and sale of land and filing it with the sheriff.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.02 (2). Service of Notice of Default of Payment (3) The creditor may serve the debtor with a notice of default of payment (Form 20L) in accordance with subrule 8.01 (14) and file a copy of it, together with an affidavit of default of payment (Form 20M), if the debtor fails to make payments under an order for periodic payment.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 41. Termination on Default (4) An order for periodic payment terminates on the day that is 15 days after the creditor serves the debtor with the notice of default of payment, unless a consent (Form 13B) in which the creditor waives the default is filed within the 15-day period.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 41. General 20.03 In addition to any other method of enforcement provided by law, (a)  an order for the payment or recovery of money may be enforced by, (i)  a writ of seizure and sale of personal property (Form 20C) under rule 20.06, (ii)  a writ of seizure and sale of land (Form 20D) under rule 20.07, and (iii)  garnishment under rule 20.08; and (b)  a further order as to payment may be made under subrule 20.10 (7).  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.03. Certificate of Judgment 20.04 (1) If there is default under an order for the payment or recovery of money, the clerk shall, at the creditor’s request, supported by an affidavit for enforcement request (Form 20P) stating the amount still owing, issue a certificate of judgment (Form 20A) to the clerk at the court location specified by the creditor.  O. Reg. 393/09, s. 17. (2) The certificate of judgment shall state, (a)  the date of the order and the amount awarded; (b)  the rate of postjudgment interest payable; and (c)  the amount owing, including postjudgment interest.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.04 (2). Delivery of Personal Property 20.05 (1) An order for the delivery of personal property may be enforced by a writ of delivery (Form 20B) issued by the clerk to a bailiff, on the request of the person in whose favour the order was made, supported by an affidavit of that person or someone acting on that person’s authority stating that the property has not been delivered. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.05 (1); O. Reg. 230/13, s. 16. Seizure of Other Personal Property (2) If the property referred to in a writ of delivery cannot be found or taken by the bailiff, the person in whose favour the order was made may make a motion to the court for an order directing the bailiff to seize any other personal property of the person against whom the order was made.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.05 (2). (3) Unless the court orders otherwise, the bailiff shall keep personal property seized under subrule (2) until the court makes a further order for its disposition.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.05 (3); O. Reg. 78/06, s. 42. Storage Costs (4) The person in whose favour the order is made shall pay the bailiff’s storage costs, in advance and from time to time; if the person fails to do so, the seizure shall be deemed to be abandoned.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.05 (4). Writ of Seizure and Sale of Personal Property 20.06 (1) If there is default under an order for the payment or recovery of money, the clerk shall, at the creditor’s request, supported by an affidavit for enforcement request (Form 20P) stating the amount still owing, issue to a bailiff a writ of seizure and sale of personal property (Form 20C), and the bailiff shall enforce the writ for the amount owing, postjudgment interest and the bailiff’s fees and expenses.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.06 (1); O. Reg. 78/06, s. 43 (1). (1.1) If more than six years have passed since the order was made, a writ of seizure and sale of personal property may be issued only with leave of the court.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 43 (2); O. Reg. 393/09, s. 18 (1). (1.2) If a writ of seizure and sale of personal property is not issued within one year after the date on which an order granting leave to issue it is made, (a)  the order granting leave ceases to have effect; and (b)  a writ of seizure and sale of personal property may be issued only with leave of the court on a subsequent motion.  O. Reg. 393/09, s. 18 (2). (1.3) A writ of seizure and sale of personal property shall show the creditor’s name, address and telephone number and the name, address and telephone number of the creditor’s representative, if any. O. Reg. 393/09, s. 18 (2); O. Reg. 230/13, s. 17 (1). Duration of Writ (2) A writ of seizure and sale of personal property remains in force for six years after the date of its issue and for a further six years after each renewal.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 43 (3). Renewal of Writ (3) A writ of seizure and sale of personal property may be renewed before its expiration by filing a request to renew a writ of seizure and sale (Form 20N) with the bailiff.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 43 (3); O. Reg. 393/09, s. 18 (3). Direction to Enforce (4) The creditor may request enforcement of a writ of seizure and sale of personal property by filing a direction to enforce writ of seizure and sale of personal property (Form 20O) with the bailiff.  O. Reg. 393/09, s. 18 (4). Inventory of Property Seized (5) Within a reasonable time after a request is made by the debtor or someone acting on the debtor’s authority, the bailiff shall deliver an inventory of personal property seized under a writ of seizure and sale of personal property. O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.06 (5); O. Reg. 230/13, s. 17 (2). Sale of Personal Property (6) Personal property seized under a writ of seizure and sale of personal property shall not be sold by the bailiff unless notice of the time and place of sale has been, (a)  mailed, at least 10 days before the sale, (i)  to the creditor at the address shown on the writ, or to the creditor’s representative, and (ii)  to the debtor at the debtor’s last known address; and (b)  advertised in a manner that is likely to bring it to the attention of the public. O. Reg. 78/06, s. 43 (4); O. Reg. 393/09, s. 18 (5); O. Reg. 230/13, s. 17 (3). Writ of Seizure and Sale of Land 20.07 (1) If an order for the payment or recovery of money is unsatisfied, the clerk shall at the creditor’s request, supported by an affidavit for enforcement request (Form 20P) stating the amount still owing, issue to the sheriff specified by the creditor a writ of seizure and sale of land (Form 20D).  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.07 (1); O. Reg. 78/06, s. 44 (1); O. Reg. 393/09, s. 19 (1). (1.1) If more than six years have passed since the order was made, a writ of seizure and sale of land may be issued only with leave of the court.  O. Reg. 393/09, s. 19 (2). (1.2) If a writ of seizure and sale of land is not issued within one year after the date on which an order granting leave to issue it is made, (a)  the order granting leave ceases to have effect; and (b)  a writ of seizure and sale of land may be issued only with leave of the court on a subsequent motion.  O. Reg. 393/09, s. 19 (2). Electronic Filing, Issuance (1.3) The following persons may electronically file a request under subrule (1) for a writ of seizure and sale of land, without the supporting affidavit for enforcement request: 1.  A lawyer or a paralegal. 2.  A person who has filed a requisition with the clerk to provide for the electronic filing and issuance of documents in relation to the enforcement of an order. O. Reg. 44/14, s. 14 (1). (1.4) If the request is filed electronically, the writ of seizure and sale of land shall be issued electronically. O. Reg. 44/14, s. 14 (1). (1.5) Subrule 1.05.1 (6) does not apply to an electronically filed request or an electronically issued writ. O. Reg. 44/14, s. 14 (1). Application of Rules of Civil Procedure to Issued Writ (2) Subject to subrules (3) and (4), the Rules of Civil Procedure apply for all purposes instead of these rules to an issued writ of seizure and sale of land, as if the writ were a writ of seizure and sale issued under rule 60.07 of those Rules. O. Reg. 44/14, s. 14 (2). Duration of Writ (3) A writ of seizure and sale of land remains in force for six years after the date of its issue and for a further six years after each renewal.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 44 (2). Alternative Method of Renewal (4) Instead of being renewed under the Rules of Civil Procedure in accordance with subrule (2), a writ of seizure and sale of land may be renewed before its expiration by filing a request to renew a writ of seizure and sale (Form 20N) with the sheriff. O. Reg. 44/14, s. 14 (3). Garnishment 20.08 (1) A creditor may enforce an order for the payment or recovery of money by garnishment of debts payable to the debtor by other persons.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.08 (1). Joint Debts Garnishable (2) If a debt is payable to the debtor and to one or more co-owners, one-half of the indebtedness or a greater or lesser amount specified in an order made under subrule (15) may be garnished.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.08 (2). Where Leave Required (2.1) If more than six years have passed since the order was made, or if its enforcement is subject to a condition, a notice of garnishment may be issued only with leave of the court.  O. Reg. 393/09, s. 20 (1). (2.2) If a notice of garnishment is not issued within one year after the date on which an order granting leave to issue it is made, (a)  the order granting leave ceases to have effect; and (b)  a notice of garnishment may be issued only with leave of the court on a subsequent motion.  O. Reg. 393/09, s. 20 (1). (2.3) A notice of renewal of garnishment may be issued under subrule (5.3) without leave of the court before the original notice of garnishment or any subsequent notice of renewal of garnishment expires.  O. Reg. 393/09, s. 20 (1). Obtaining Notice of Garnishment (3) A creditor who seeks to enforce an order by garnishment shall file with the clerk of a court in the territorial division in which the debtor resides or carries on business, (a)  an affidavit for enforcement request (Form 20P) naming one debtor and one garnishee and stating, (i)  the date of the order and the amount awarded, (ii)  the territorial division in which the order was made, (iii)  the rate of postjudgment interest payable, (iv)  the total amount of any payments received since the order was granted, (v)  the amount owing, including postjudgment interest, (vi)  the name and address of the named garnishee to whom a notice of garnishment is to be directed, (vii)  the creditor’s belief that the named garnishee is or will become indebted to the debtor, and the grounds for the belief, and (viii)  any particulars of the debts that are known to the creditor; and (b)  a certificate of judgment (Form 20A), if the order was made in another territorial division.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 45 (1); O. Reg. 393/09, s. 20 (2). (4) On the filing of the documents required by subrule (3), the clerk shall issue a notice of garnishment (Form 20E) naming as garnishee the person named in the affidavit.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 45 (1). (5) A notice of garnishment issued under subrule (4) shall name only one debtor and only one garnishee.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.08 (5). Duration and Renewal (5.1) A notice of garnishment remains in force for six years from the date of its issue and for a further six years from each renewal.  O. Reg. 393/09, s. 20 (3). (5.2) A notice of garnishment may be renewed before its expiration by filing with the clerk of the court in which the notice of garnishment was issued a notice of renewal of garnishment (Form 20E.1), together with an affidavit for enforcement request (Form 20P).  O. Reg. 393/09, s. 20 (3). (5.3) On the filing of the notice and affidavit required by subrule (5.2), the clerk shall issue the notice of renewal of garnishment (Form 20E.1) naming as garnishee the person named in the affidavit.  O. Reg. 393/09, s. 20 (3). (5.4) The provisions of these rules that apply with respect to notices of garnishment also apply with respect to notices of renewal of garnishment.  O. Reg. 393/09, s. 20 (3). Service of Notice of Garnishment (6) The notice of garnishment (Form 20E) shall be served by the creditor in accordance with subrule 8.01 (8).  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 45 (2). (6.1) The creditor shall serve the notice of garnishment on the debtor within five days of serving it on the garnishee.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 45 (2). Financial Institution (6.2) If the garnishee is a financial institution, the notice of garnishment and all further notices required to be served under this rule shall be served at the branch at which the debt is payable.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 45 (2). (6.3) Revoked: O. Reg. 521/22, s. 8. Garnishee Liable From Time of Service (7) The garnishee is liable to pay to the clerk any debt of the garnishee to the debtor, up to the amount shown in the notice of garnishment, within 10 days after service of the notice on the garnishee or 10 days after the debt becomes payable, whichever is later.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.08 (7). (8) For the purpose of subrule (7), a debt of the garnishee to the debtor includes, (a)  a debt payable at the time the notice of garnishment is served; and (b)  a debt payable (whether absolutely or on the fulfilment of a condition) after the notice is served and within six years after it is issued.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.08 (8); O. Reg. 78/06, s. 45 (3); O. Reg. 393/09, s. 20 (4). Payment by Garnishee (9) A garnishee who admits owing a debt to the debtor shall pay it to the clerk in the manner prescribed by the notice of garnishment, and the amounts paid into court shall not exceed the portion of the debtor’s wages that are subject to seizure or garnishment under section 7 of the Wages Act.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 45 (4). Equal Distribution Among Creditors (10) If the clerk has issued notices of garnishment in respect of a debtor at the request of more than one creditor and receives payment under any of the notices of garnishment, he or she shall distribute the payment equally among the creditors who have filed a request for garnishment and have not been paid in full.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.08 (10); O. Reg. 461/01, s. 18. Disputing Garnishment (11) A garnishee referred to in subrule (12) shall, within 10 days after service of the notice of garnishment, file with the court a statement (Form 20F) setting out the particulars.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.08 (11). (12) Subrule (11) applies to a garnishee who, (a)  wishes to dispute the garnishment for any reason; or (b)  pays to the clerk less than the amount set out in the notice of garnishment as owing by the garnishee to the debtor, because the debt is owed to the debtor and to one or more co-owners of the debt or for any other reason.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.08 (12); O. Reg. 78/06, s. 45 (5). Service on Creditor and Debtor (13) The garnishee shall serve a copy of the garnishee’s statement on the creditor and the debtor.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 45 (6). Notice to Co-Owner of Debt (14) A creditor who is served with a garnishee’s statement under subrule (13) shall forthwith send to any co-owners of the debt, in accordance with subrule 8.01 (14), a notice to co-owner of debt (Form 20G) and a copy of the garnishee’s statement.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.08 (14); O. Reg. 78/06, s. 45 (7). Garnishment Hearing (15) At the request of a creditor, debtor, garnishee, co-owner of the debt or any other interested person, the clerk shall fix a time and place for a garnishment hearing.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 45 (8). Service of Notice of Garnishment Hearing (15.1) After having obtained a hearing date from the clerk, the party requesting the garnishment hearing shall serve the notice of garnishment hearing (Form 20Q) in accordance with subrule 8.01 (9).  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 45 (8). Powers of Court at Hearing (15.2) At the garnishment hearing, the court may, (a)  if it is alleged that the garnishee’s debt to the debtor has been assigned or encumbered, order the assignee or encumbrancer to appear and state the nature and particulars of the claim; (b)  determine the rights and liabilities of the garnishee, any co-owner of the debt, the debtor and any assignee or encumbrancer; (c)  vary or suspend periodic payments under a notice of garnishment; or (d)  determine any other matter in relation to a notice of garnishment.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 45 (8). Time to Request Hearing (16) A person who has been served with a notice to co-owner of debt is not entitled to dispute the enforcement of the creditor’s order for the payment or recovery of money or a payment made by the clerk unless the person requests a garnishment hearing within 30 days after the notice is sent.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.08 (16). Enforcement Against Garnishee (17) If the garnishee does not pay to the clerk the amount set out in the notice of garnishment and does not send a garnishee’s statement, the creditor is entitled to an order against the garnishee for payment of the amount set out in the notice, unless the court orders otherwise.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.08 (17). Payment to Person other than Clerk (18) If, after service of a notice of garnishment, the garnishee pays a debt attached by the notice to a person other than the clerk, the garnishee remains liable to pay the debt in accordance with notice.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.08 (18). Effect of Payment to Clerk (19) Payment of a debt by a garnishee in accordance with a notice of garnishment is a valid discharge of the debt as between the garnishee and the debtor and any co-owner of the debt, to the extent of the payment.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.08 (19). Distribution of Payments (20) When proof is filed that the notice of garnishment was served on the debtor, the clerk shall distribute a payment received under a notice of garnishment to a creditor in accordance with subrule (20.1), unless, (a)  a hearing has been requested under subrule (15); (b)  a notice of motion and supporting affidavit (Form 15A) has been filed under rule 8.10, 11.06 or 17.04; or (c)  a request for clerk’s order on consent (Form 11.2A) has been filed seeking the relief described in subparagraph 1 iii of subrule 11.2.01 (1).  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 45 (9); O. Reg. 393/09, s. 20 (5). (20.1) The clerk shall distribute the payment, (a)  in the case of the first payment under the notice of garnishment, 30 days after the date it is received; and (b)  in the case of every subsequent payment under the notice of garnishment, as they are received.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 45 (9). Notice Once Order Satisfied (20.2) Once the amount owing under an order that is enforced by garnishment is paid, the creditor shall immediately serve a notice of termination of garnishment (Form 20R) on the garnishee and on the clerk.  O. Reg. 393/09, s. 20 (6). Payment if Debt Jointly Owned (21) If a payment of a debt owed to the debtor and one or more co-owners has been made to the clerk, no request for a garnishment hearing is made and the time for doing so under subrule (16) has expired, the creditor may file with the clerk, within 30 days after that expiry, (a)  proof of service of the notice to co-owner; and (b)  an affidavit stating that the creditor believes that no co-owner of the debt is a person under disability, and the grounds for the belief.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.08 (21). (22) The affidavit required by subrule (21) may contain statements of the deponent’s information and belief, if the source of the information and the fact of the belief are specified in the affidavit.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.08 (22). (23) If the creditor does not file the material referred to in subrule (21), the clerk shall return the money to the garnishee.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.08 (23); O. Reg. 393/09, s. 20 (7). Consolidation Order 20.09 (1) A debtor against whom there are two or more unsatisfied orders for the payment of money may make a motion to the court for a consolidation order.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.09 (1). (2) The debtor’s notice of motion and supporting affidavit (Form 15A) shall set out, in the affidavit portion, (a)  the names and addresses of the creditors who have obtained an order for the payment of money against the debtor; (b)  the amount owed to each creditor; (c)  the amount of the debtor’s income from all sources, identifying them; and (d)  the debtor’s current financial obligations and any other relevant facts.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.09 (2); O. Reg. 393/09, s. 21 (1). Notice of Motion (3) For the purposes of clause 15.01 (3) (a), the notice of motion and supporting affidavit shall be served on each of the creditors mentioned in it at least seven days before the hearing date.  O. Reg. 393/09, s. 21 (2). Contents of Consolidation Order (4) At the hearing of the motion, the court may make a consolidation order setting out, (a)  a list of unsatisfied orders for the payment of money against the debtor, indicating in each case the date, court and amount and the amount unpaid; (b)  the amounts to be paid into court by the debtor under the consolidation order; and (c)  the times of the payments.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.09 (4). (5) The total of the amounts to be paid into court by the debtor under a consolidation order shall not exceed the portion of the debtor’s wages that are subject to seizure or garnishment under section 7 of the Wages Act.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 46 (1). Creditor May Make Submissions (6) At the hearing of the motion, a creditor may make submissions as to the amount and times of payment.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.09 (6). Further Orders Obtained After Consolidation Order (7) If an order for the payment of money is obtained against the debtor after the date of the consolidation order for a debt incurred before the date of the consolidation order, the creditor may file with the clerk a certified copy of the new order; the creditor shall be added to the consolidation order and shall share in the distribution under it from that time.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.09 (7). (8) A consolidation order terminates immediately if an order for the payment of money is obtained against the debtor for a debt incurred after the date of the consolidation order.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.09 (8). Enforcement Limited While Consolidation Order in Force (9) While the consolidation order is in force, no step to enforce the judgment may be taken or continued against the debtor by a creditor named in the order, except issuing a writ of seizure and sale of land and filing it with the sheriff.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.09 (9). Termination on Default (10) A consolidation order terminates immediately if the debtor is in default under it for 21 days.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.09 (10). Effect of Termination (11) If a consolidation order terminates under subrule (8) or (10), the clerk shall notify the creditors named in the consolidation order, and no further consolidation order shall be made in respect of the debtor for one year after the date of termination.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.09 (11); O. Reg. 461/01, s. 19 (1). Manner of Sending Notice (11.1) The notice that the consolidation order is terminated shall be served by mail or email.  O. Reg. 330/02, s. 12 (1); O. Reg. 108/21, s. 18. (11.2), (11.3) Revoked:  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 46 (2). Equal Distribution Among Creditors (12) All payments into a consolidation account belong to the creditors named in the consolidation order, who shall share equally in the distribution of the money.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.09 (12). (13) The clerk shall distribute the money paid into the consolidation account at least once every six months.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.09 (13). Examination of Debtor or Other Person 20.10 (1) If there is default under an order for the payment or recovery of money, the clerk of a court in the territorial division in which the debtor or other person to be examined resides or carries on business shall, at the creditor’s request, issue a notice of examination (Form 20H) directed to the debtor or other person.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.10 (1); O. Reg. 393/09, s. 22 (1). (2) The creditor’s request shall be accompanied by, (a)  an affidavit for enforcement request (Form 20P) setting out, (i)  the date of the order and the amount awarded, (ii)  the territorial division in which the order was made, (iii)  the rate of postjudgment interest payable, (iv)  the total amount of any payments received since the order was granted, and (v)  the amount owing, including postjudgment interest; and (b)  a certificate of judgment (Form 20A), if the order was made in another territorial jurisdiction.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.10 (2); O. Reg. 78/06, s. 47 (1); O. Reg. 393/09, s. 22 (2). Service of Notice of Examination (3) The notice of examination shall be served in accordance with subrules 8.01 (10), (11) and (12).  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 47 (2). (4) The debtor, any other persons to be examined and any witnesses whose evidence the court considers necessary may be examined in relation to, (a)  the reason for nonpayment; (b)  the debtor’s income and property; (c)  the debts owed to and by the debtor; (d)  the disposal the debtor has made of any property either before or after the order was made; (e)  the debtor’s present, past and future means to satisfy the order; (f)  whether the debtor intends to obey the order or has any reason for not doing so; and (g)  any other matter pertinent to the enforcement of the order.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.10 (4). Duties of Person to be Examined (4.1) A person who is served with a notice of examination shall, (a)  inform himself or herself about the matters mentioned in subrule (4) and be prepared to answer questions about them; and (b)  in the case of an examination of a debtor who is an individual, complete a financial information form (Form 20I) and, (i)  serve it on the creditor requesting the examination, but not file it with the court, and (ii)  provide a copy of it to the judge presiding at the examination hearing.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 47 (3); O. Reg. 440/10, s. 6 (1). (4.2) A debtor required under clause (4.1) (b) to complete a financial information form (Form 20I) shall bring such documents to the examination hearing as are necessary to support the information that he or she provides in the financial information form.  O. Reg. 440/10, s. 6 (2). Who May Be Examined (5) An officer or director of a corporate debtor, or, in the case of a debtor that is a partnership or sole proprietorship, the sole proprietor or any partner, may be examined on the debtor’s behalf in relation to the matters set out in subrule (4).  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.10 (5). Attendance (5.1) A person required to attend an examination may attend, (a)  in person; or (b)  by video conference in accordance with rule 1.07.  O. Reg. 393/09, s. 22 (3). Examinations Private, Under Oath and Recorded (6) The examination shall be, (a)  held in the absence of the public, unless the court orders otherwise; (b)  conducted under oath; and (c)  recorded.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 47 (4). Order As To Payment (7) After the examination or if the debtor’s consent is filed, the court may make an order as to payment.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.10 (7); O. Reg. 461/01, s. 20 (1). Enforcement Limited while Order as to Payment in Force (8) While an order as to payment is in force, no step to enforce the judgment may be taken or continued against the debtor by a creditor named in the order, except issuing a writ of seizure and sale of land and filing it with the sheriff.  O. Reg. 258/98, r. 20.10 (8). (9)-(15) Revoked:  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 47 (5). Contempt Hearing 20.11 (1) If a person on whom a notice of examination has been served under rule 20.10 attends the examination but refuses to answer questions or to produce records or documents, the court may order the person to attend before it for a contempt hearing.  O. Reg. 440/10, s. 7 (1). Same (2) If a person on whom a notice of examination has been served under rule 20.10 fails to attend the examination, the court may order the person to attend before it for a contempt hearing under subsection 30 (1) of the Courts of Justice Act. 
O. Reg. 440/10, s. 7 (1). Notice of Contempt Hearing (3)  If the court makes an order for a contempt hearing, (a)  the clerk shall provide the creditor with a notice of contempt hearing setting out the time, date and place of the hearing; and (b)  the creditor shall serve the notice of contempt hearing on the debtor or other person in accordance with subrule 8.01 (13) and file proof of service at least seven days before the hearing.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 48; O. Reg. 440/10, s. 7 (2); O. Reg. 521/22, s. 9. Setting Aside Order for Contempt Hearing (4) A person who has been ordered to attend a contempt hearing under subsection 30 (1) of the Courts of Justice Act may make a motion to set aside the order, before or after receiving the notice of contempt hearing but before the date of the hearing and, on the motion, the court may set aside the order and order that the person attend another examination under rule 20.10.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 48; O. Reg. 440/10, s. 7 (3). Finding of Contempt of Court (5) At a contempt hearing held under subrule (1), the court may find the person to be in contempt of court if the person fails to show cause why the person should not be held in contempt for refusing to answer questions or produce records or documents.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 48. Same (6) The finding of contempt at a hearing held under subsection 30 (1) of the Courts of Justice Act is subject to subsection 30 (2) of that Act.  O. Reg. 440/10, s. 7 (4). Other Powers of Court at Contempt Hearing (7) At a contempt hearing, the court may order that the person, (a)  attend an examination under rule 20.10; (b)  be jailed for a period of not more than five days; (c)  attend an additional contempt hearing under subrule (1) or subsection 30 (1) of the Courts of Justice Act, as the case may be; or (d)  comply with any other order that the judge considers necessary or just.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 48; O. Reg. 440/10, s. 7 (5-7). Warrant of Committal (8) If a committal is ordered under clause (7) (b), (a)  the creditor may complete and file with the clerk an identification form (Form 20K) to assist the police in apprehending the person named in the warrant of committal; and (b)  the clerk shall issue a warrant of committal (Form 20J), accompanied by the identification form, if any, directed to all police officers in Ontario to apprehend the person named in the warrant anywhere in Ontario and promptly bring the person to the nearest correctional institution.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 48; O. Reg. 440/10, s. 7 (8). Discharge (9) A person in custody under a warrant issued under this rule shall be discharged from custody on the order of the court or when the time prescribed in the warrant expires, whichever is earlier.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 48; O. Reg. 440/10, s. 7 (9). Duration and Renewal (10) A warrant issued under this rule remains in force for 12 months after the date of issue and may be renewed by order of the court on a motion made by the creditor for 12 months at each renewal, unless the court orders otherwise.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 48; O. Reg. 440/10, s. 7 (10). (11) Revoked:  O. Reg. 440/10, s. 7 (11). Satisfaction of Order 20.12 If payment is made in full satisfaction of an order, (a)  where all parties consent, a party may file a request for clerk’s order on consent (Form 11.2A) indicating that payment has been made in full satisfaction of the order or terms of settlement; or (b)  the debtor may make a motion for an order confirming that payment has been made in full satisfaction of the order or terms of settlement.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 48; O. Reg. 393/09, s. 23. RULE 21 REFEREE Referee 21.01 (1) A person assigned the powers and duties of a referee under subsection 73 (2) of the Courts of Justice Act may, if directed by the regional senior judge or his or her designate, (a)  hear disputes of proposals of terms of payment under rule 9.03; (b)  conduct settlement conferences under rule 13; (c)  hear motions for consolidation orders under rule 20.09; and (d)  assess receipted disbursements for fees paid to the court, an authorized court transcriptionist or a sheriff under the regulations made under the Administration of Justice Act.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 49; O. Reg. 393/09, s. 24; O. Reg. 171/14, s. 1; O. Reg. 108/21, s. 19. (2) Except under subrule 9.03 (5) (order as to terms of payment), a referee shall not make a final decision in any matter referred to him or her but shall report his or her findings and recommendations to the court.  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 49. RULE 22 PAYMENT INTO AND OUT OF COURT Definitions 22.01 In this Rule, “Accountant” means the Accountant of the Superior Court of Justice; (“comptable”) “clerk” means the clerk in the location where the proceeding was commenced. (“greffier”) O. Reg. 400/12, s. 2. Non-Application of Rule 22.02 This Rule does not apply to money paid or to be paid into court, (a)  under an order or proposal for payment made under rule 9.03; (b)  under an offer to settle a claim in return for the payment of money; or (c)  for the enforcement of an order for the payment or recovery of money under Rule 20, including enforcement by garnishment. O. Reg. 400/12, s. 2. Payment into Court 22.03 (1) Subject to subrule (7), a party who is required to pay money into court shall do so in accordance with subrules (2) to (6). O. Reg. 400/12, s. 2. Filing with Clerk or Accountant (2) The party shall file the following documents with the clerk or the Accountant: 1.  If the payment into court is under a statutory provision or rule, a written request for payment into court that refers to that provision or rule. 2.  If the payment into court is under an order, a written request for payment into court and a copy of the order that bears the court’s seal. O. Reg. 400/12, s. 2. Direction (3) On receiving the documents required to be filed under subrule (2), the clerk or Accountant shall give the party a direction to receive the money, addressed to a bank listed in Schedule I or II to the Bank Act (Canada) and specifying the account in the Accountant’s name into which the money is to be paid. O. Reg. 400/12, s. 2. Clerk to Forward Documents (4) If the documents are filed with the clerk, the clerk shall forward the documents to the Accountant. O. Reg. 400/12, s. 2. Payment (5) On receiving the direction referred to in subrule (3), the party shall pay the money into the specified bank account in accordance with the direction. O. Reg. 400/12, s. 2. Bank’s Duties (6) On receiving the money, the bank shall give a receipt to the party paying the money and immediately send a copy of the receipt to the Accountant. O. Reg. 400/12, s. 2. Payment to Accountant by Mail (7) A party may pay money into court by mailing to the Accountant the applicable documents referred to in subrule (2), together with the money that is payable; the written request for payment into court referred to in that subrule shall include the party’s name and mailing address. O. Reg. 400/12, s. 2. Accountant to Provide Receipt (8) On receiving money under subrule (7), the Accountant shall send a receipt to the party paying the money. O. Reg. 400/12, s. 2. Proof of Payment (9) A party who pays money into court shall, immediately after receiving a receipt from the bank under subrule (6) or from the Accountant under subrule (8), as the case may be, send to every other party a copy of the receipt and file a copy of the receipt with the court. O. Reg. 400/12, s. 2. Payment Out of Court 22.04 (1) Money may only be paid out of court under an order. O. Reg. 400/12, s. 2. Documents to be Filed (2) A person who seeks payment of money out of court shall file with the Accountant, (a)  a written request for payment out and supporting affidavit, in the form provided by the Ministry; and (b)  a copy of the order for payment out that bears the court’s seal. O. Reg. 400/12, s. 2. Payment Out, Children’s Lawyer or Public Guardian and Trustee (3) If the person seeking payment out is the Children’s Lawyer or the Public Guardian and Trustee, (a)  the written request need not be in the form provided by the Ministry and a supporting affidavit is not required; and (b)  a single written request that deals with more than one proceeding may be filed. O. Reg. 400/12, s. 2. Payment Out, Minor Attaining Age of Majority (4) Despite subrule (2), money in court to which a party is entitled under an order once the party attains the age of majority may be paid out to the party on filing with the Accountant, in the forms provided by the Accountant, (a)  a written request for payment out; and (b)  an affidavit proving the identity of the party and that the party has attained the age of majority. O. Reg. 400/12, s. 2. Accountant’s Duties (5) If the requirements of subrule (2) or (4), as the case may be, are met, the Accountant shall pay the money to the person named in the order for payment out, and the payment shall include any accrued interest, unless a court orders otherwise. O. Reg. 400/12, s. 2. Transition 22.05 This Rule applies to the payment into and out of court of money paid into court on and after the day on which Ontario Regulation 400/12 comes into force. O. Reg. 400/12, s. 2. 23. Omitted (provides for coming into force of provisions of this Regulation).  O. Reg. 258/98, s. 23. Table of Forms Form Number   Form Title   Date of Form 

  1A   Additional Parties   January 1, 2021 

  1A.1   Additional Debtors   January 23, 2014 

  1B   Request for Telephone or Video Conference   January 23, 2014 

  4A   Consent to Act as Litigation Guardian   January 1, 2021 

  4B   Affidavit (Motion for Payment Out of Court)   January 1, 2021 

  5A   Notice to Alleged Partner   January 23, 2014 

  7A   Plaintiff’s Claim   August 1, 2022 

  8A   Affidavit of Service   August 1, 2022 

  8B   Lawyer or Paralegal’s Certificate of Service    August 1, 2022 

  9A   Defence   August 1, 2022 

  9B   Request to Clerk   January 23, 2014 

  10A   Defendant’s Claim   August 1, 2022 

  11A   Affidavit for Jurisdiction   January 1, 2021 

  11B   Default Judgment   January 1, 2021 

  11.2A   Request for Clerk’s Order on Consent   January 1, 2021 

  11.3A   Notice of Discontinued Claim   January 23, 2014 

  13A   List of Proposed Witnesses   January 1, 2021 

  13B   Consent   January 23, 2014 

  14A   Offer to Settle   January 23, 2014 

  14B   Acceptance of Offer to Settle   January 23, 2014 

  14C   Notice of Withdrawal of Offer to Settle   January 23, 2014 

  14D   Terms of Settlement   January 23, 2014 

  15A   Notice of Motion and Supporting Affidavit   August 1, 2022 

  15B   Affidavit   January 1, 2021 

  18A   Summons to Witness   January 23, 2014 

  18B   Warrant for Arrest of Defaulting Witness   January 23, 2014 

  20A   Certificate of Judgment   January 23, 2014 

  20B    Writ of Delivery   January 1, 2021 

  20C    Writ of Seizure and Sale of Personal Property   January 1, 2021 

  20D    Writ of Seizure and Sale of Land   January 1, 2021 

  20E    Notice of Garnishment   January 1, 2021 

  20E.1   Notice of Renewal of Garnishment   January 1, 2021 

  20F   Garnishee’s Statement   May 1, 2019 

  20G   Notice to Co-owner of Debt   January 1, 2021 

  20H   Notice of Examination   August 1, 2022 

  20I   Financial Information Form    January 23, 2014 

  20J    Warrant of Committal   January 1, 2021 

  20K   Identification Form     January 23, 2014 

  20L   Notice of Default of Payment   January 23, 2014 

  20M   Affidavit of Default of Payment   January 1, 2021 

  20N   Request to Renew Writ of Seizure and Sale   January 23, 2014 

  20O   Direction to Enforce Writ of Seizure and Sale of Personal Property   January 23, 2014 

  20P    Affidavit for Enforcement Request   January 1, 2021 

  20Q   Notice of Garnishment Hearing   January 1, 2021 

  20R   Notice of Termination of Garnishment   May 1, 2019 O. Reg. 108/21, s. 20; O. Reg. 521/22, s. 10. FormS 1A-20J Revoked:  O. Reg. 78/06, s. 51.  Français