Small Claims

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Preparing claims, what to expect in court, objections, pursuing judgment, filing claims, counterclaims.

Choosing to Have your Case Heard by a Judge or an Arbitrator
Where you choose to have your case decided can make a difference.

Contracts in Small Claims Court
What a contract is, and what it means in court.

Criminal Damages In Small Claims Court
How to seek restitution for fraud and other crimes.

Criteria for Choosing to Initiate a Small Claims Court Action
The right circumstances for going to court.

Filing Your Initial (Statement of) Claim Form
You must provide seven crucial pieces of information.

Filing Your Small Claims Suit
Your step-by-step guide through the courthouse.

Hiring a Lawyer For Small Claims Court
Sometimes it pays to pay an attorney to help you.

Identifying Your Small Claims Cause of Action
What Kind of Claim Do You Have?

Preparing A Claim
Collect all the information and evidence before you file.

Presenting Your Case Before the Judge or Arbitrator
Know what to expect when you walk into the small claims courtroom.

Requesting Payment From the Debtor After You Receive a Judgment
You must take steps to ensure your rightful payments.

Settlement In Small Claims Court
Winning without fighting.

Small Claims Court
How to file claims too low for lawyers to handle.

Small Claims Legal Terms: Step-by-Step
Definition of terms, in order of their appearance.

The Rules of Law
These few simple rules sum up the world of law.

Tort or Contract?
How to tell the difference in small claims court.

What If You Are Sued?
Answering a suit in small claims court.

Why Do It Yourself (Pro Se)?
Money and principle spark do-it-yourself spirit.

Winning a Contracts Case in Small Claims Court
What you must show to convince the judge you're on the right side.