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Making a small claim means you are suing someone for an amount of less than 25,000 dollars, and these types of claims are handled in municipal courthouses. Deciding which small claims court to file your claim in should be based on the location the problem occurred and where the defendant (the one being sued) lives/carries out their business. There is a list of municipal courthouses on each province's website and they usually have step-by-step instructions on how to file your small claim.
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Where can one find information about small claims?
One can find information about small claims in the business section of the newspaper. Public information from small claims court is typically available on the internet as well.
One must always be represented by an attorney in a small claims court?
Check your jurisdiction - but generally No - the whole purpose of a small claims court is that you are NOT required to have counsel.
Where can one find information about the small claims court in the UK?
There are many places where a person can find information about the small claims court in the UK. Websites such as, advanced guide uk, scotcourts, and smallclaims me uk, all have information about small claims courts in the UK.
Can you have a jury trial in a small claims court?
In most small claims courts, there are no jury trials. Cases are typically heard and decided by a judge. This is to streamline the legal process and make it more efficient for resolving small disputes.
Can you file a case against business that sold you counterfeit handbags and jewelry and jeans?
Yes. You can sue the business in small claims court.Yes. You can sue the business in small claims court.Yes. You can sue the business in small claims court.Yes. You can sue the business in small claims court.
Can a town be sued in small claims court?
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.
Can you sue in small claims court in another state?
No. The small claims court works locally.
Can a plaintiff sue for pain and suffering in a small claims court?
Can I sue in small claims court (the one that I sue up to $25,000) for punitive damages and pain and suffering in new york city?All answers can be e-mail at my e-mail address: benharris129.bh@gmail.comthanksBen
What is the jurisdictional limit for small claims court in Oregon?
The current limit for small claims in Oregon is $10,000.
How do you cancel an insurance claim?
As long as you have not received payment and cashed the check you can always tell your agent or the adjuster that you wish to withdraw the claim. It should not be an issue with the company unless they finished the claim and closed the claim but even then they may be agreeable to allow you to withdraw if you wish. These days you only want to make claims for larger claims. Insurance is not for small claims and it can actually do you more harm than good to make small claims. Insurance companies track amount of claims as well as frequency of claims and either can hurt your record.
How many times can you file small claims?
The number of times you can file small claims varies by jurisdiction. In general, you can file as many small claims cases as needed, as long as you have valid legal claims against the other party. It's important to check with your local courthouse or small claims court for specific rules and limitations.
Is a contract dispute with a customer a small claims or a criminal case?
A contractual dispute with a customer would be considered a civil matter, not a criminal one. It could be a small claim depending on your state's small claims maximum, which can be found by contacting your local court.
