Not very much, in fact most likely, nothing, except be sure to defend yourself in court rather than ignoring them. Even false allegations could result in a judgment against you if you ignore a complaint. Now, as to whether false allegations are libelous or slanderous, they are not. Allegations made in court are usually not actionable based on a common public policy principal that people with legitimate claims should not be frightened out of making them if the winning party were able to sue the losing party.
Yes, it is possible to sue someone in small claims court for slander. You would need to prove that the person made false and damaging statements about you. Small claims court typically handles cases involving monetary compensation for damages rather than injunctions or specific performance.
Yes, you can take someone to small claims court for slander. Slander is a form of defamation that involves making false spoken statements that harm a person's reputation, and seeking compensation for damages in small claims court is one way to address this issue. You would need to provide evidence to prove that the statements were false, that they caused harm, and that they were made with malicious intent.
No. The small claims court works locally.
In small claims court, "answer denied" typically refers to a situation where the defendant formally responds to a plaintiff's claim but denies the allegations made against them. This response serves to outline the defendant's position and can lead to the presentation of evidence and arguments from both parties during the hearing. Essentially, it indicates that the defendant disputes the claims and seeks to challenge the plaintiff's case.
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
Yes, a case in small claims court is considered a civil case.
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.
No, filing a false FTA (failure to appear) in a California small claims court is not a misdemeanor. It is a civil matter and can result in a judgment against the individual who failed to appear. Criminal charges may be pursued in extreme cases of intentional deception or fraud.