Book
Everybody's guide to small claims court
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.