You should file a small claims suit in the appropriate court in the county where the person or business you are suing is located or where the incident occurred.
No, you generally cannot file a small claims suit out of state. Small claims cases are typically limited to the state where the incident occurred or where the defendant resides.
The cost to file a civil suit in Rhode Island is $80.00. The cost to file a suit in small claims court in Rhode Island is $55.00.
'Subject matter jurisiction' implies that the action is filed in the court having proper jurisdiction to 'hear' it and act upon it (i.e.- you wouldn't file a civil suit in criminal court - you wouldn't file a small claims suit in Family Court - you wouldn't file for a divorce in Small Claims Court - Etc).
Certainly. They would need to file a suit, probably small claims.
Yes, go to your courthouse and file a suit under SMALL CLAIMS
Defendant should not have a lawyer in Small Claims Court. Most small claims actions forbid having an attorney appear unless the attorney is the plaintiff or defendant.
Go to the court house in the county where you live and/or the county where the action occurred. Ask the clerk, "What do I need to do to file a small claims suit?" Follow her/his instructions. Also, if you look online, you'll find information about small claim suits in your county. Google "how to file small claims suit" along with the city, county, and state name. Then, look for the website that ends with ".gov" and go to it. Stay away from the about.com websites with "how to" instructions as they are often wrong.
Yes, you can file a small claims suit online in many jurisdictions. The steps typically involve filling out an online form with details about your case, paying a filing fee, and submitting any necessary documentation. After filing, you may need to attend a hearing where a judge will review the case and make a decision.
The timing for filing a small claims court suit for unpaid rent varies by state but is typically around 30-60 days after the rent is due and unpaid. It's important to check with your local small claims court for specific timelines and procedures. Consider sending a formal demand letter before initiating legal action.
With a sum that large, you have to file suit in your state's superior court (as opposed to small claims court). It would be a good idea to use an attorney to prepare and file the suit in order to ensure that it is done properly and not dismissed on technical grounds.
No, that would be theft. The appropriate avenue for recovering the deposit is to file a small claims suit against the landlord.
yes