Small Claims Court

How to Find Free Legal Forms

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Many transactions, from sales to simple wills require do not require the assistance of an attorney. You must, however, record these legal actions by filing the correct form with a county clerk, registrar, court or some other body. Using the ... more »

How to Prepare for an Appearance in Small Claims Court

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While small claims court is generally less formal than justice court, you should still prepare for your appearance before the judge. You will need to gather your evidence, plan your presentation and appear confident in court... more »

How to Serve a Summons On Someone Who's Hiding from You

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A professional process server would know all the legal do’s and don’t's to serve a person legal documents. But when you have to serve them yourself or get a friend or family member to serve them, you might fall short of your rights if you don’t ... more »

How to Serve Someone a Claim for Small Claims Court

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Are you in the process of taking someone to small claims court for a debt they owe you? Before you begin, you should get some legal advice on court procedure or get a procedural booklet from the courthouse that outlines this for you. There are ... more »

How to Sue a Dog Owner Over a Dog Bite

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When you've been bitten by a dog or a dog has bitten an animal of yours, serious damage can occur. While you may not want to sue the dog owner over the bite, sometimes this becomes the only way to be compensated for the death of beloved animal or ... more »

How to Sue Your Landlord to Resolve Landlord-Tenant Disputes

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If you believe your landlord has not met his or her obligations, has breached your lease agreement, has discriminated against you or has committed illegal violations, you may have grounds to sue your landlord... more »

How to Understand Tips for Dealing With A Debt Collector

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Dealing with debt collectors is not an easy task. When you owe someone money that you cannot pay sometimes underhanded tactics are taken with you even though you are being nothing but polite. Here are some tips that can help you understand what ... more »

How to File a Claim Against a Moving Company in California

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Moving is inherently stressful. Fortunately, in many cases there are state guidelines and decent consumer protections if things go wrong. Below are some suggested steps from the California Public Utilities Commission, along with some practical ... more »

How to Sue a Dry Cleaner

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If you have a complaint against your dry cleaner, the best route is to try to solve it with the business owner. If that cannot be achieved, filing a lawsuit them may be your only option... more »

How to Sue a Tattoo Artist

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Are you the victim of a bad tattoo job? Did it turn out to be a poor quality picture or not the picture you asked for? Or did you get ill from an infection that you believe was caused from unhygienic surroundings? It is possible to sue the ... more »

How to Bring a Motion for Contempt in Small Claims Court

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If you have won your small claims case, you may have already had trouble trying to collect your judgment. If the person who owes you refuses to pay, you can bring him or her back to court in an attempt to force payment. This may be or may lead to ... more »

How to Decide Whether You Should File a Claim in Small Claims Court

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Small claims courts were set up in the last century to provide an informal way for people to collect everyday debts. They are used by banks, landlords and neighbors to extract payments from people debtors. Before you start filling out forms, ... more »

How to File a Small Claims Suit in New York

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Small claims court offers a quick and inexpensive way to resolve legal issues in cases involving small amounts of money in New York. These courts allow everyday people to settle disputes fairly and efficiently in the busiest court system in America... more »

How to Testify in Court

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Witnesses who testify in court are called to tell the truth and to uphold the rules and laws of the court. To testify in court, a person needs to know how to answer questions properly and how to prepare for the atmosphere of the courtroom. Learn ... more »

How to Enforce a Small Claims Judgment

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Congratulations--you've won your small claims case. Now, welcome to the hard part. Once a judge has ruled in your favor, you must attempt to collect the judgment from the other party. Remember, that person didn't want to pay you in the first ... more »

How to File a small claims court in Los Angeles

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If someone owes you money, and its at a small sum, take them to small claims court and win your money back!.. more »

How to File a Small Claims Suit in California

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For cases under $7,500 in California, you may file in small claims court. Landlord/tenant disputes, auto accidents and collection of money owed are cases that often land in small claims court... more »

How to File a Small Claims Suit in Texas

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Small claims court provides an easy way for both consumers and businesses to resolve legal disputes between two parties. To file a suit in small claims court in Texas, the amount in dispute must be less than $5,000... more »

How to Request a Continuance for Small Claims Court

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If for any reason you cannot at appear at a hearing scheduled by the court, you may request a continuance to postpone the proceedings. Some states make the continuance as easy while others require that both parties agree... more »

How to Understand Small Claims Court Procedures

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While small claims court procedures differ depending on the state you live in, there are some basics to understand. Since you most often defend yourself in small claims court, you should prepare as much as possible before you file a claim or ... more »

How to Appeal a Small Claims Suit Judgment

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While small claims court is supposed to be a quick and easy way to navigate the civil court system, not all judgments end in your favor. Depending on the state you filed suit in, you may be able to appeal the judge's decision... more »

How to Collect On A Court Judgment Without A Bailiff, Sheriff Or Lawyer

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WINNING a judgment in a court of law is oftentimes expensive and difficult. Collecting on a court judgment can even be more taxing on your finances and time. But it’s not all bad news. There exits an inexpensive and effective way so that you can ... more »

How to Deal With a Collection Agency

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What do you when you recieve a letter from a collection agency? Read on!.. more »

How to Defend Against a Small Claims Suit

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Small claims court provides an easy venue to resolve legal disputes with a relatively low monetary value. While the setting may be informal and the forms simple, the case must still be taken seriously. If you are ever sued in small claims court, ... more »

How to Determine if a Case is Eligible for Small Claims Court

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Small claims court is usually a quick, easy and inexpensive way to resolve a lawsuit where you are seeking a small settlement. Common reasons to take a person to small claims court are if someone neglects to repay a loan, to fix damage to ... more »

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