The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide additional information on resolving a small claims action that is not provided in the Small Claims Court guide.

A payment hearing is a means to resolve a small claims action by agreement of the parties. When the defendant admits owing a debt to the claimant, he or she may ask for a hearing to set up a payment schedule for the amount he or she owes. A payment hearing is presided over by the Clerk of the Small Claims Court.