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You should defend the small claim if you are right. If you are wrong, it is to your advantage to contact the plaintiff prior to trial to work out a payment plan--this is perfectly acceptable and even encouraged by the courts. If the plaintiff will not work with you, at trial, you should ask the judge to set a payment plan.

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Q: What are your rights if you are being sued in small claims court and cannot pay?
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