Yes--as long as only money is being requested and the amount of money being requested is at or less than the jurisdictional limit (the max you can sue for in small claims). For your state's jurisdictional limit, contact your local small claims court.
To obtain a court order for the return of property from a roommate, you typically need to file a small claims court case if the value of the property is within the court's limits. Begin by gathering evidence of ownership and any agreements regarding the property. Complete the necessary court forms, serve your roommate with a copy of the complaint, and attend the court hearing. If the court rules in your favor, they will issue an order for your roommate to return the property.
To address the issue of your roommate not paying their share of utilities in small claims court, you can take the following steps: Gather evidence: Collect any relevant documents, such as utility bills and communication with your roommate regarding the payments. Send a demand letter: Clearly outline the amount owed and give your roommate a deadline to pay before taking legal action. File a claim: If your roommate fails to pay, you can file a claim in small claims court to seek reimbursement for the unpaid utilities. Attend the hearing: Present your evidence and arguments in court, and a judge will make a decision on the case. Enforce the judgment: If the judge rules in your favor, you can take steps to enforce the judgment and collect the owed amount from your roommate.
No. The small claims court works locally.
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.
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Sure, if they co-signed the lease and left you holding the bag. You can go to Small Claims court--look online for advice as to how to prove your case.
Yes, you can take someone to small claims court if they live in another country, but it may be more complicated due to jurisdictional issues and enforcing the court's decision across borders. It is advisable to seek legal advice in such cases.
The US Court of Federal Claims. It is located in Wasshington DC.
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The Court of Federal Claims.
The US Court of Federal Claims is a federal court responsible in hearing monetary claims against the government. When it was founded on 1855, it was named United States Court of Claims.