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The Most Common Lawsuits in Small Claims Court

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... You may be told that because you are in small claims court, you don't need to have any legal knowledge ... The legal theories listed above are involved in more than 99% of small claims cases. ... Check your state's small claims court rules. ... For example, Rhode Island's small claims court only allows breach of contract claims and claims by ... Ask your small claims court clerk or review your small claims court's rules to make sure your type of ... The Most Common Lawsuits in Small Claims Court ...
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Naming Your Defendant in a Small Claims Lawsuit

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... defendant–a person, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, LLC, or government entity–in small ... claims court. ... Let's go over the different types of defendants and how you decide who to name in your lawsuit. ... In this situation, you would sue each in separate small claims actions. ... you want to find out the name and address of the vehicle's owner for purposes of filing and serving a lawsuit ... Naming Your Defendant in a Small Claims Lawsuit ...
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Filing a Security Deposit Lawsuit in Florida Small Claims Court

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... Fortunately, it’s fairly simple to file a small claims lawsuit in Florida. ... It’s an opportunity to build your case for a small claims lawsuit. ... See the Florida state court website for more details on small claims lawsuits, including the name of ... More Information on Small Claims Court and Security Deposits Nolo’s Small Claims Court & Lawsuits ... in small claims court, how mediation works in small claims cases, how to file an appeal in a small claims ... Filing a Security Deposit Lawsuit in Florida Small Claims Court ...
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Filing a Security Deposit Lawsuit in California Small Claims Court

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... Fortunately, it’s fairly simple to file a small claims lawsuit in California. ... It’s an opportunity to build your case for a small claims lawsuit. ... See the California state court website for more details on small claims lawsuits, including the name ... More Information on Small Claims Court and Security Deposits Nolo’s Small Claims Court & Lawsuits ... in small claims court, how mediation works in small claims cases, how to file an appeal in a small claims ... Filing a Security Deposit Lawsuit in California Small Claims Court ...
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Filing a Security Deposit Lawsuit in New York Small Claims Court

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... Fortunately, it’s fairly simple to file a small claims lawsuit in New York. ... It’s an opportunity to build your case for a small claims lawsuit. ... See the New York state court website for more details on small claims lawsuits, including the name of ... More Information on Small Claims Court and Security Deposits Nolo’s Small Claims Court & Lawsuits ... in small claims court, how mediation works in small claims cases, how to file an appeal in a small claims ... Filing a Security Deposit Lawsuit in New York Small Claims Court ...
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Overview of Small Claims Rules

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... State-Specific Small Claims Information Click below for overviews of small claims rules in the following ... Are attorneys allowed in small claims court? ... Can a landlord bring an eviction lawsuit in small claims court? ... Do I have a right to a jury trial in small claims court? ... and how to defend yourself in a small claims trial. ... Overview of Small Claims Rules ...
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Nuisance Cases in Small Claims Court

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... Public nuisance suits are often initiated by groups of individuals who all file small claims suits at ... One fairly common example of this phenomenon involves the filing of multiple small claims lawsuits against ... Try mediation before filing a lawsuit against a neighbor. ... It is very difficult to put a dollar value on lawsuits against neighbors for antisocial acts, no matter ... For these reasons, disputing neighbors should always try mediation before turning to small claims court ... Nuisance Cases in Small Claims Court ...
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Illinois Small Claims Courts: An Overview

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... What's the small claims court dollar limit in Illinois Small Claims Courts? ... You can ask for up to $10,000 in Illinois Small Claims Court. ... Can a landlord bring an eviction lawsuit in Illinois Small Claims Court? ... Can an attorney represent a small claims claimant in Illinois Small Claims Court? Yes. ... Find out what to expect at the small claims trial. Can I appeal an Illinois small claims case? ... Illinois Small Claims Courts: An Overview ...
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California Small Claims Court: An Overview

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... What's the small claims court dollar limit in California Small Claims Court? ... You can ask for up to $10,000 in a small claims action filed in the small claims division of California ... Can a landlord bring an eviction lawsuit in the small claims division of California Superior Court? ... Find out what to expect at the small claims trial. Can I appeal a California small claims case? ... of Consumer Affair’s small claims court guide. ... California Small Claims Court: An Overview ...
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Texas Small Claims Court: An Overview

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... What's the small claims court limit in Texas Justice Court? ... that handles small claims matters in Texas. ... Can a landlord bring an eviction lawsuit in a Texas small claims court? ... You don’t have an unlimited amount of time to file a lawsuit. ... ;s Small Claims webpage. ... Texas Small Claims Court: An Overview ...
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Filing a Security Deposit Lawsuit in New Jersey Small Claims Court

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... Fortunately, it’s fairly simple to file a small claims lawsuit in New Jersey. ... It’s an opportunity to build your case for a small claims lawsuit. ... See the New Jersey state court website for more details on small claims lawsuits, including the name ... More Information on Small Claims Court and Security Deposits Nolo’s Small Claims Court & Lawsuits ... in small claims court, how mediation works in small claims cases, how to file an appeal in a small claims ... Filing a Security Deposit Lawsuit in New Jersey Small Claims Court ...
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Offering Witness Testimony in Small Claims Court

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... Peter PetrakosSmall Claims Case No. 11478 Your Honor: My name is Victor Van Cleve. ... They are too small for the animals intended to be kept in them. [ Continue with details.] ... Most small claims courts will accept letters from witnesses, but check your local rules to be sure letters ... information, tips and strategies you need to sue someone successfully, or put up a winning defense, in small ... claims court, get Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court, by Ralph Warner (Nolo). ... Offering Witness Testimony in Small Claims Court ...
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Breach of Warranty Cases in Small Claims Court

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... If they fail to do so, it's time to think about filing in small claims court. ... In considering whether and how to pursue a breach of warranty case, realize that small claims court judges ... When ABC ignores him, Alan sues in small claims court. ... falls below the reasonable standard for sophisticated small business accounting packages. ... Unfortunately, if Alan has no convincing evidence as to the salesman's statements, the small claims hearing ... Breach of Warranty Cases in Small Claims Court ...
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Arizona Small Claims in Justice Court: An Overview

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... What's the small claims court limit in Arizona Justice Court? ... small claims matters in Arizona. ... Can a landlord bring an eviction lawsuit in an Arizona small claims court? ... You don’t have an unlimited amount of time to file a lawsuit. ... Find out what to expect at the small claims trial. ... Arizona Small Claims in Justice Court: An Overview ...
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Georgia Small Claims in Magistrate Court: An Overview

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... What's the small claims dollar limit in Georgia Magistrate Court? ... that handles small claims matters in Georgia. ... Can a landlord bring an eviction lawsuit in a Georgia small claims court? ... You don’t have an unlimited amount of time to file a lawsuit. ... Find out what to expect at the small claims trial. ... Georgia Small Claims in Magistrate Court: An Overview ...
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Minnesota Small Claims in Conciliation Court: An Overview

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... What's the small claims dollar limit in Minnesota Conciliation Court? ... that handles small claims matters in Minnesota. ... Can a landlord bring an eviction lawsuit in a Minnesota small claims court? ... You don’t have an unlimited amount of time to file a lawsuit. ... Find out what to expect at the small claims trial. ... Minnesota Small Claims in Conciliation Court: An Overview ...
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Small Claims Court FAQ

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... How much can I sue for in small claims court? Where should I file my small claims lawsuit? ... Will I get paid if I win the lawsuit? ... Where should I file my small claims lawsuit? ... Because of the distance involved, out-of-state small claims lawsuits tend to be expensive and unwieldy ... To learn more about the small claims system where you live, check out Overview of Small Claims Rules. ... Small Claims Court FAQ ...
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Florida County Court Small Claims Actions: An Overview

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... What's the small claims court dollar limit in Florida County Court? ... that handles small claims matters in Florida. ... Can a landlord bring an eviction lawsuit in the small claims division of Florida County Court? Yes. ... Find out what to expect at the small claims trial. Can I appeal a Florida small claims case? Yes. ... You can also find Florida's small claims law online. ... Florida County Court Small Claims Actions: An Overview ...
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Missouri Circuit Court, Small Claims Division: An Overview

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... What's the small claims dollar limit in Missouri Circuit Court? ... handles small claims matters in Missouri. ... Can a landlord bring an eviction lawsuit in a Missouri small claims court? ... Learn what happens if you get sued in small claims court. ... Find out what to expect at the small claims trial. ... Missouri Circuit Court, Small Claims Division: An Overview ...
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Massachusetts District Court Small Claims Cases: An Overview

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... What's the small claims dollar limit in Massachusetts District Court? ... Can a landlord bring an eviction lawsuit in a Massachusetts small claims court? ... Learn what happens if you get sued in small claims court. ... Find out what to expect at the small claims trial. ... Claims Rules, Rules 1 to 10; Small Claims Standards, 1:00 to 9:05.) ... Massachusetts District Court Small Claims Cases: An Overview ...
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