Anytime a common interest community board decides to sue, for whatever reason, best practices dictate that association counsel be involved.
Counsel may -- or may not -- opt to use small claims court for the cause. Different US states have different requirements regarding attorneys in small claims courts: some are allowed, some are barred.
It depends on the jurisdiction and the specific rules and regulations of the homeowners association (HOA). Some jurisdictions allow HOAs to sue in small claims court for certain disputes involving homeowners. However, other jurisdictions may have restrictions or requirements that prevent HOAs from pursuing legal actions in small claims court. It is best to consult the HOA's governing documents and seek legal advice specific to your situation to determine if the HOA can sue in small claims court.
No. The small claims court works locally.
The best option would be to file an action in small claims court, it's very easy and does not require an attorney.
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.