Managing Partner David Morin Serves 20 Years as Deputy Judge

Davidson Cahill Morrison LLP proudly recognizes the dedication of our Managing Partner, David Morin to the administration of justice by his longstanding service as a deputy judge in the Small Claims Court of Ontario.

In May, 2024, David received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in recognition of his commitment to the administration of justice by serving for twenty years (20) as a deputy judge of the Small Claims Court in the Central East Region.

The Courthouses of Central East Regional include: Barrie Courthouse, Bracebridge Courthouse, Cobourg Courthouse, Lindsay Courthouse, Newmarket Courthouse, (Oshawa) Durham Consolidated Courthouse, and Peterborough Courthouse.

The Small Claims Court branch of the Superior Court of Justice is an extraordinarily busy court in Ontario, handling nearly half of all civil claims in the province. Approximately 45% of all civil cases heard in Ontario are commenced in the Small Claims Court.

The Small Claims Court provides an efficient and cost-effective forum for Ontarians to bring or defend civil claims seeking up to $35,000 in monetary or property damages.

Typically, deputy judges preside over proceedings in the Small Claims Court. Deputy judges are senior lawyers appointed for a three-year term by the Regional Senior Judge, with the approval of the Attorney General. The Small Claims Court Administrative Judge may also hear Small Claims Court proceedings pursuant to s. 24(2) of the Courts of Justice Act. In addition, all Superior Court judges are also judges of the Small Claims Court.

Congratulations again David on this milestone achievement.