OIC Number: 2005 - 153

Date of Order: Apr 14, 2005

Statute: Small Claims Court Act

OIC Text: The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General dated March 16, 2005 and pursuant to subsection (4) of

Section 6 of

Chapter 430 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Small Claims Court Act, is pleased to increase the remuneration for Adjudicators of the Small Claims Court of Nova Scotia, effective April 1, 2005, as follows: (

a) The hourly court sitting fee, which includes all preparation for hearings, decision writing and preparation of orders, is fixed at $145.00 per hour or part thereof; (

b) The fee for preparation of a stated case is fixed at $200.00; and (

c) An administrative fee is fixed at $125.00 per month to cover disbursements incurred. Payment of extraordinary expenses that have been approved before they are incurred is approved.

Department(s): Justice and Attorney General