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Offering Witness Testimony in Small Claims Court

Whether you are suing or being sued, the key to winning in small claims court is to show up with evidence that supports your side of the story. After all, the judge doesn’t know you or your opponent -- so if you disagree over what happened, the judge may have a hard time deciding whom to believe. But, if you bring eyewitnesses, photographs, letters, contracts, and/or other types of evidence to court, you can tip the scales in your favor.

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Choose Your Evidence

  1. Receipts.
  2. Checks.
  3. Photographs.
  4. Written agreements.
  5. Medical bills.
  6. Estimates.
  7. Official records.
  8. Business records.
  9. Diagrams and drawings.
  10. Work records.

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How should a landlord prepare for court?

A previous tenant is suing us in small claims court, saying we returned too little of his security deposit. But we gave him an itemized list of the much-needed repairs. The tenant is asking for payment of the security deposit, grief and time, and gas and miles. Can he get all of that? Also, what would you suggest we prepare for the judge? We already have pictures of the damage, receipts for some of the work, and estimates for materials costs.

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