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How to Sue a Government Agency in Small Claims Court

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... Check your state's small claims court website or call your local small claims court. ... Save a copy of your denial letter from the city, the small claims court will want to see it. ... If you claim is denied, you usually have six months to file in small claims court. ... No lawsuits against the U.S. government in small claims court. ... The few cases that show up in small claims court usually lose. ... How to Sue a Government Agency in Small Claims Court ...
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Barking Dogs: Suing for Nuisance in Small Claims Court

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... Winning a lawsuit in small claims court can get you money (and satisfaction), but probably nothing else ... Find your state’s small claims court limit. ... That way the judge knows that small claims court is her last resort. ... The Small Claims Court Hearing If you've never been to small claims court, watch some cases before your ... The person bringing the lawsuit begins. ... Barking Dogs: Suing for Nuisance in Small Claims Court ...
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Suing Out-of-State Defendants in Small Claims Court

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... Small claims courts are local courts designated to serve a particular county. ... For more information, see If, When & Where to File a Lawsuit. ... Find the answers to more preliminary questions in Small Claims Court FAQ. ... Can you sue the designer in Maine's small claims court? Yes. ... Find out about the most common types of lawsuits filed in small claims court. ... Suing Out-of-State Defendants in Small Claims Court ...
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Taking a Dog Bite Case to Small Claims Court

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... If you do have to go to court, use small claims court if your losses aren't too large. ... In many states, you can sue for up to $10,000 in small claims court. ... In California, such a demand letter is required before a small claims suit may be brought. ... He filed his small claims court suit the next day. ... Here's what four experts, two small claims court judges and two small claims court advisers (court employees ... Taking a Dog Bite Case to Small Claims Court ...
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Your Day in Small Claims Court: What to Expect

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... When I presided over small claims cases, I would start each session by announcing, "Please do not interrupt ... will want to draw clearly and legibly the first time, so it's wise to practice in advance or prepare a small ... in an emergency and he is now trying to wriggle out of his obligation based on a legal technicality (claims ... The case I just presented is based closely on a real small claims case. ... Your Day in Small Claims Court: What to Expect ...
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New Jersey Landlord's Guide to Security Deposit Disputes in Small Claims Court

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... See the New Jersey state court website for more details on small claims lawsuits rules and procedures ... claims lawsuit against the former tenant. ... Conclude by stating that you will promptly file a lawsuit in small claims court if you don’t reach ... See the New Jersey state court website for more details on small claims lawsuits rules and procedures ... More Information on Small Claims Court and Security Deposits Nolo’s Small Claims Court & Lawsuits ... New Jersey Landlord's Guide to Security Deposit Disputes in Small Claims Court ...
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New York Landlord's Guide to Security Deposit Disputes in Small Claims Court

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... Tenants file small claims lawsuits in different courts depending upon the area of state: Small Claims ... See the New York state court website for more details on small claims lawsuits rules and procedures. ... Conclude by stating that you will promptly file a lawsuit in small claims court if you don’t reach ... See the New York state court website for more details on small claims lawsuits rules and procedures. ... More Information on Small Claims Court and Security Deposits Nolo’s Small Claims Court & Lawsuits ... New York Landlord's Guide to Security Deposit Disputes in Small Claims Court ...
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Can You Collect Your Money If You Win Your Small Claims Case?

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... claims case, can I collect the judgment? ... But unfortunately, a goodly number of people and businesses sued in small claims court are either broke ... Before you file your small claims court case, make sure that at least one of the following is true: ... destitute college student will eventually get a job, win the lottery, inherit money, win a personal injury lawsuit ... Your lawsuit is based on a motor vehicle accident. ... Can You Collect Your Money If You Win Your Small Claims Case? ...
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How to Sue a Used Vehicle Dealer in Small Claims Court

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... If the car broke almost immediately after you took it out of the used car lot, you can file in small ... claims court and argue that you were defrauded. ... claims court to try to recover it. ... claims case. ... Consider other remedies besides small claims court. ... How to Sue a Used Vehicle Dealer in Small Claims Court ...
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West Virginia Small Claims Procedure (Magistrate Court): An Overview

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... What's the dollar limit for small claims court cases in West Virginia? ... The most you can ask for in a small claims case is $5,000. ... Which court hears small claims cases in West Virginia? ... What is the statute of limitations period for filing a claim in small claims court in West Virginia? ... Can a landlord bring an eviction lawsuit in small claims court in West Virginia? ... West Virginia Small Claims Procedure (Magistrate Court): An Overview ...
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Personal Injury (and Mental Distress) Cases in Small Claims Court

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... In some states you cannot file a personal injury case in small claims court, even if the amount of damages ... Also, check that the amount of your claim is within the small claims court jurisdictional limits. ... Many personal injury cases involve amounts of money that are over the small claims maximum and should ... Proving that you suffered emotional harm can be difficult and often more expensive than a small claims ... court lawsuit may be appropriate. ... Personal Injury (and Mental Distress) Cases in Small Claims Court ...
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Should I take my contractor to small claims court?

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... Small claims court may or may not be the appropriate venue. ... Generally, small claims courts have limited jurisdiction. ... Moreover, small claims courts usually can only award money damages. ... Broadly speaking, a person should not file a lawsuit in small claims court unless it's an absolute must ... So, if your contractor owes you less than the jurisdictional limit for a small claims lawsuit, and you ... Should I take my contractor to small claims court? ...
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Can You Settle a Medical Malpractice Claim Without a Lawsuit?

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... Medical malpractice cases are fairly unique among civil lawsuits. ... Unlike other injury-related cases, medical malpractice claims are usually subject to special rules that ... These two factors combine to make it fairly rare for a medical malpractice claim to reach settlement ... before a lawsuit is filed. ... Learn more about using arbitration to resolve a medical malpractice claim. ... Can You Settle a Medical Malpractice Claim Without a Lawsuit? ...
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How to Prove to Small Claims Judge That Home Contractor Messed Up

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... Generally speaking, these rules are somewhat relaxed in small claims court. ... The binder could also include any other documents related to the case, such as your initial complaint/claim ... How to Prove to Small Claims Judge That Home Contractor Messed Up ...
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What Type of Case Can I Resolve in Small Claims Court?

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... Small claims courts solve many of these problems. ... Claims You Can File in Small Claims Court Most disputes involving money can be filed in small claims ... Learn more about the most common lawsuits filed in small claims court. ... Claims You Can't File in Small Claims Court No matter where you live, you cannot use small claims court ... Filing Your Small Claims Case Finding out that you can use the small claim forum to resolve your dispute ... What Type of Case Can I Resolve in Small Claims Court? ...
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Used Vehicles Cases Against Private Parties in Small Claims Court

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... To do this, you normally must prove that the seller claimed that the vehicle was in better shape than ... The seller will almost certainly claim that he or she told you the car was being sold "as is." ... She sued John for $2,150 in repair costs, claiming that the motorcycle was in far worse shape than he ... Used Vehicles Cases Against Private Parties in Small Claims Court ...
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Ohio Landlord's Guide to Security Deposit Disputes in Small Claims Court

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... See the Ohio state court website for more details on small claims lawsuits rules and procedures. ... claims lawsuit against the former tenant. ... Conclude by stating that you will promptly file a lawsuit in small claims court if you don’t reach ... See the Ohio state court website for more details on small claims lawsuits rules and procedures. ... More Information on Small Claims Court and Security Deposits Nolo’s Small Claims Court & Lawsuits ... Ohio Landlord's Guide to Security Deposit Disputes in Small Claims Court ...
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Colorado Landlord's Guide to Security Deposit Disputes in Small Claims Court

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... See the Colorado state court website for more details on small claims lawsuits rules and procedures ... claims lawsuit against the former tenant. ... Conclude by stating that you will promptly file a lawsuit in small claims court if you don’t reach ... See the Colorado state court website for more details on small claims lawsuits rules and procedures ... More Information on Small Claims Court and Security Deposits Nolo’s Small Claims Court & Lawsuits ... Colorado Landlord's Guide to Security Deposit Disputes in Small Claims Court ...
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Personal Injury Cases in Small Claims Court: How to Calculate Your Damages

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... Personal Injury Cases Personal injury cases are less likely than other cases to end up in small claims ... In other states, a small claims judge can award an injured party only the dollar amount of the person's ... However, some small personal injury cases do end up in small claims court. ... If you are seriously injured, you'll almost always want to sue for more than the small claims maximum ... The process of filing, preparing, and arguing a lawsuit tends to make both sides even madder than they ... Personal Injury Cases in Small Claims Court: How to Calculate Your Damages ...
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North Carolina Landlord's Guide to Security Deposit Disputes in Small Claims Court

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... See the North Carolina state court website for more details on small claims lawsuits rules and procedures ... claims lawsuit against the former tenant. ... Conclude by stating that you will promptly file a lawsuit in small claims court if you don’t reach ... See the North Carolina state court website for more details on small claims lawsuits rules and procedures ... More Information on Small Claims Court and Security Deposits Nolo’s Small Claims Court & Lawsuits ... North Carolina Landlord's Guide to Security Deposit Disputes in Small Claims Court ...
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