If a small claims court date is ignored, the court may issue a default judgment in favor of the party that appeared. This means the absent party may lose the case automatically without presenting their side. Additionally, ignoring a court date can harm your credibility and may lead to further legal consequences, such as additional fees or collection actions. It's important to communicate with the court if you cannot attend the hearing.
You lose.
Other ways of resolving their complaint fail.
Yes, a transcript of the proceedings in small claims court can be requested and produced. However, it may come at an additional cost to the individual requesting it. It is important to check with the specific court on their transcript policies.
Lying in small claims court is considered perjury, which is a criminal offense. If caught lying, you could face penalties such as fines or even imprisonment. It is important to be honest and truthful when presenting your case in court.
No. The small claims court works locally.
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.
no
Usually, the court will order an attachment of your earnings or benefits....in some cases, you can actually go to jail.
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.