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Yes. There is no minimum amount you can sue for in small claims court.
Go to small claims court.
The state circuit court in the city or county of residence.
No. The small claims court works locally.
You lose.
You will not get arrested for not going to small claims court over a bill. However, the court may issue a judgment against you for the amount owed if you do not defend your case.
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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If your neighbor is suing you, you would typically go to your local civil court, which handles disputes between individuals, including small claims. The specific court may depend on the amount of money involved in the lawsuit; for claims below a certain threshold, small claims court may be appropriate. If the amount exceeds that threshold, you would go to a higher civil court in your jurisdiction. Always check your local court rules for specifics on filing and jurisdiction.
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i also want to take my doctor to small claims court. is there anything in law to prevent this