How to File a Small Claims Case in Leesville, Louisiana
Filing a small claims petition in Leesville, La., is a straightforward proposition. Lodging a small claims suit in Leesville -- as with every other city in Louisiana -- is permissible for those seeking minimal amounts of financial compensation up to $3,500. Anyone 18 years old and over can file suit against another individual, organization, business or corporation. Standard decisions in small claims court are made by a judge and typically involve issues such as insurance, undelivered goods or property damage.
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Try to resolve the problem outside the legal system before going to court. Call the individual and clearly state your need to be compensated. Take notes of who you spoke to and the date of the discussion. Record how the conversation progressed. Send a certified letter demanding compensation in a set period of time or that you will proceed to small claims court.
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Visit the Leesville City Court if neither the phone call nor letter did the trick. Consult the clerk of the court and request a petition to file a small claims lawsuit.
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Complete the petition in its entirety. Fully explain your reason for filing suit and indicate your proven attempts to reconcile outside of the legal system before proceeding to court. Indicate that you intend to sue for the exact amount you are owed, plus court fees and any judicial interest.
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Make three copies of the petition and all evidence -- including notes on the phone call and receipt for the certified letter. Give two copies of all documents to the clerk -- one for court records and one for the defendant -- and keep the other set for your own records. Request a court hearing date from the clerk. Most dates are set within two months of the initial filing. The defendant is then given time to respond to the court citation and settle before a hearing commences.
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