In small claims court you don't have to have an attorney or legal aid, you can represent yourself, that is one of the reasons for small claims courts. But if you feel like it could total to the max allowed by your state, and that is above and beyond your means, you might want to check into retaining an attorney ( some will help for a percentage of the winnings, if you win) and if you can't afford to hire your own, the local Legal Aid office might be able to help you. I'm not real sure about their rules concerning small claims assitance, but it never hurts to ask and alot of the time they can help just by answering some questions over the phone.
No. The small claims court works locally.
Yes. There is no minimum amount you can sue for in small claims court.
There is no court named "Small Court" so I assume you are asking about Small Claims Court. In NJ, there is no separate "Small Claims Court" - all small claims cases are heard in the Special Civil Part of the Civil Division of Superior Court in each county. To find your local information, use the related link below. Select your county and look for that county's Superior Court - Civil Division. That will be the contact information for small claims cases. The link to the court website is the court name in blue; the court website will have details about small claims cases in that county.
Maybe. Each state has different laws regarding whether or not towns can be sued in small claims court. For example, Washington State does not allow the practice, while in California, people can sue towns, cities, and even the state in small claims court. Most small claims courts give free brochures explaining the small claims process, including who can and cannot be sued in small claims. Contact your local small claims court for details.
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i also want to take my doctor to small claims court. is there anything in law to prevent this
In Colorado state, the maximum amount you can sue for in small claims court is $7,500. To have the court award more than that, you would need to file the case outside small claims court. Small claims court is usually a division of County Court. Civil cases for more than $7,500 can be filed in regular County Court or in District Court. For more information on filing a small claims case in Colorado, view the Colorado Small Claims Court Information related link. To locate the County Court nearest you, visit the Colorado Courts Guide related link, which will provide a directory of Colorado state courts, as well as online court resources.
how dose trying a case in small claims court differ from trying a case in a court of record
Sonoma County's small claims court is at 1450 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa.
Yes, someone can take you to small claims court for owing $120. Small claims court is used for disputes involving small amounts of money, and the person may seek to recover the owed amount through a legal judgment in court.
In Indiana, you can sue for up to $6,000 in small claims court. The purpose of small claims court is to provide a simple and inexpensive way to resolve disputes involving smaller amounts of money.
In a small claims case that has been appealed to superior court in Los Angeles, you can exceed the $7500 maximum that typically applies to small claims court. In superior court, there is no small claims limit, so the amount in dispute can be higher than $7500.