Statement of Claim (Breach of Contract) (ON)

Summary

This precedent is a Statement of Claim for Breach of Contract in Ontario. This precedent includes practical guidance and drafting notes. This precedent provides practical tips to assist with drafting a statement of claim in an action for breach of contract in Ontario. Ensure any required Information For Court Use (Form 14F) is filed with the statement of claim, unless an exception applies (e.g., specified filing portal), per r. 14.03(4.1). A plaintiff suing for a breach of contract needs to establish (1) the existence of a contract between the plaintiff and the defendant and (2) failure on the part of the defendant in performing their obligations under that contract. If the facts permit, counsel should consider pleading causes of action in tort law concurrently with contract law and there are benefits for suing concurrently (see the Breach of Contract Checklist). The precedent also emphasizes the importance of clearly pleading material facts that support each element of the cause of ...