In Small Claims Court the person starting the claim is referred to as the Plaintiff or claimant. When starting the lawsuit the Plaintiff will have to pay a court filing fee.
The filing fee generally, is the same for all unless you are considered to be a frequent claimant. A frequent claimant is someone who typically files 10 or more claims in a Small Claims Court office on or after January 1of that year.
A frequent claimant is charged $145 whereas, an infrequent claimant is charged $75.00.
For further information review the ONTARIO REGULATION 432/93 SMALL CLAIMS COURT — FEES AND ALLOWANCES
Remember this is not legal advice!