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Everybody's guide to small claims court

Call Number

  • 347.7328 O5868 2018 (EAS)

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Edition

17th edition.

Publication Information

Berkeley, California : Nolo, 2018.

Physical Description

418 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Summary

"You don't need a lawyer to win in small claims court -- you need to know how to prepare and present your own case. Smart preparation for your day in court can make the difference between receiving a check and writing one. Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court provides the information, tips, and strategies you need to sue someone successfully or put up a wining defense in any state. Find out how to: file and serve papers, mediate an out-of-court settlement, prepare evidence to support your case, decide how much to sue for, line up persuasive witnesses, present a winning case, and collect money when you win. The 17th edition includes the latest procedures for small claim courts in every state. You'll also find sample letters, legal forms, and a statute of limitations chart that will help you determine when you must file your case." -- Back cover.

Contents

  • Basics of a small claims court
  • Do you have a good case?
  • Can you collect money if you win?
  • How much can you sue for?
  • When should you sue?
  • Settling your dispute
  • Who can sue?
  • Suing different kinds of defendants
  • Where can you sue?
  • Filing fees, court papers, and court dates
  • Serving your papers
  • The defendant's options
  • Getting ready for court
  • Witnesses
  • Your day in court
  • Motor vehicle repair cases
  • Motor vehicle purchase cases
  • Bad debts : initiating and defending cases
  • Vehicle accident cases
  • Landlord-tenant cases
  • Miscellaneous cases
  • Disputes between small businesses
  • Judgment and appeal
  • Collecting your money
  • Legal research.

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