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No. The small claims court works locally.
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.
In order to file a claim in small claims court in Washington State, the claim must be less than $5,000. Small claims are generally filed in the district court in the appropriate county. For more information on small claims actions in Washington State, as well as county-specific resources, visit the related link.
Depends on your state. Please contact your local small claims court for info on your state's small claims max.
In Texas if you are out of state and summoned to appear in a small claims court you have some options You can see if you can appear by telephone or get a lawyer to represent you in court.
The state circuit court in the city or county of residence.
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.
Yes, you can sue a person from another state if that person owes you money. Access your local small claims court to file the lawsuit.
$5000 is the limit for a small claims case in Wisconsin. Most small claims cases are heard in Wisconsin Circuit Courts. For more information on small claims cases in Wisconsin, including forms and guides, visit the Wisconsin Court Self-Help Guide related link.
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In order to file a case in small claims court in Oregon, the claim must be less than $7,500. Small claims cases may be heard by either a circuit court or a justice court, depending on the county. For more information on filing a small claims case in a particular county, including available forms, where to file the case, and other small claims resources, visit the related link.
Visit your county's district court and fill out the small claims paperwork. Washington Courts have published a handy pamphlet on the small claims process which is available online (courts.wa.gov) or at any district court in the state. For more info, contact your county's district court.