How to Take Someone to Small Claims Court in Nebraska
If you have a civil dispute with another party in Nebraska and the amount you are seeking from said party does not exceed $2,700, then you may file your claim in a Nebraska small claims court. A small claims court may be the best option for someone looking for a quick and cheap trial process as it does not require a lot of legal legwork or attorney representation.
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Instructions
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Obtain a copy of the Nebraska claim form. This form is available for download online at any Nebraska county court website. You can also request a form in person or over the phone from a clerk at the county court.
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Fill out the claim form. You will need to enter your full name as the plaintiff. You will also need to enter the full name of the person or entity you are suing. You will also need to specify your address and phone number, an address where the defendant can be served, the reason for your suit and the amount of money you are seeking.
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Sign the form in the presence of a judge, clerk, deputy or assistant clerk of the county court or a notary public.
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Include payment of $23 (fee effective as of 2010), which covers the cost of processing your claim. You will also need to include additional payment so that your claim can be served to the defendant. This cost will vary from county to county.
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Submit the claim form in the county where the defendant lives or where the dispute arose. You can mail the claim form to the clerk at the county court, or you may deliver it in person.
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Wait for the defendant to receive a notice of the claim. This will serve as the defendant's summons to appear in court.
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Tips & Warnings
Although a lawyer is not necessary for small claims cases, an attorney can assist you with filling out the claims form and the trial process.
References
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Comments
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I have a small claims that was entered and dropped because the address of the person they served was presumed to be wrong. What should I do to proceed from here its almost been 4 years and I still haven't received anything or heard from defendant.
