To collect an award in small claims court, you will typically need to ask the court to enforce the judgment. This usually involves filing additional paperwork to request the court's assistance in collecting your judgment, such as a writ of execution or a garnishment order. You may also have to work with the court to locate the defendant's assets that can be used to satisfy the judgment.
Small Claims Court
File a writ of execution with the court, then set up a debtors examination.
No. The small claims court works locally.
To collect on checks that are drawn on a closed account, you have to take the check-writer to small claims court and get a judgment. The check is considered a contract.
Through the Judicial system - take them to court. If the amount is small, you might consider small claims court. There, the process is informal and attorneys are not allowed. See the below link for details.
Through the Judicial system - take them to court. If the amount is small, you might consider small claims court. There, the process is informal and attorneys are not allowed. See the below link for details.
Yes. There is no minimum amount you can sue for in small claims court.
Most likely yes, in a small claims court - if the amount is low enought. You need a lawyer to go above the small claims court and the defendant needs some assets if you hope to collect your money and the lawyer fees.
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