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Suing Contractor in Small Claims Court: Should I Take Jury Trial Option?

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... Question I’m suing my contractor in small claims court for damage he caused to my property while ... I've learned that my state offers an option for a jury trial, even in small claims court. ... Answer In many states, small claims cases are decided exclusively by judges or magistrates. ... Some states, however, do allow jury trials for small claims cases. ... However, juries also tend to favor small business owners. ... Suing Contractor in Small Claims Court: Should I Take Jury Trial Option? ...
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What's Better: Keep Suing Neighbor in Small Claims Court or Agree to Affiliated Mediation Program?

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... Many small claims courts have what are known as a court-annexed or court-affiliated mediation programs ... So if either you, as the claimant who brought the lawsuit, or your neighbor, as the defendant, would ... But in many states, a small claims court judge can help you recover only for monetary losses--for example ... (By contrast, even if you win your small claims court case, the neighbor could dig in and simply refuse ... Remember, if mediation does not result in a settlement, you can still see the small claims court judge ... What's Better: Keep Suing Neighbor in Small Claims Court or Agree to Affiliated Mediation Program? ...
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Federal Small Business Contract Eligibility: Is Your Business 'Small'?

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... Is your company eligible to bid on a federal government small business set-aside contract? ... In 2010, the federal government awarded nearly $100 billion in contracts to small businesses, so determining ... if your business is "small" for purposes of these procurements may be worth your while. ... The government does not have a one-size-fits-all policy for what constitutes a small business. ... In some cases, a company with 1,000 employees may be small while, in others, a firm with less than $1 ... Federal Small Business Contract Eligibility: Is Your Business 'Small'? ...
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Small Business Products

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... Taxes Tax Savvy for Small Business, by Frederick W. ... an essential part of any small business's success. ... Taxes Tax Savvy for Small Business, by Frederick W. ... an essential part of any small business's success. ... an essential part of any small business's success. ... Small Business Products ...
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Mediation for Small Businesses

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... Small businesses may benefit tremendously from using mediation -- rather than litigation -- to resolve ... Small business owners are just as likely as major corporations to run into conflict with neighboring ... businesses, employees, customers, vendors, or with their own business partners, yet unlike corporations, small ... It is often overwhelming for a small business to come up with the time, money, and expertise to cope ... Mediation is an efficient and effective way to resolve disputes and build community among small business ... Mediation for Small Businesses ...
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Is Lawsuit Lending Regulated?

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... Lawsuit lending is a relatively new industry. ... What's a Lawsuit Loan? ... ) lawsuit and are short on cash. ... Lawsuit Lending Is Generally Unregulated Unlike other types of lending, lawsuit loans are not yet regulated ... regulate lawsuit lenders. ... Is Lawsuit Lending Regulated? ...
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Paintball Injury Lawsuits

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... that may be available in a lawsuit over injuries caused by paintball. ... Paintball guns use compressed carbon dioxide to propel the small paint-filled pellets, which explode ... Possible Legal Claims in a Paintball Injury Lawsuit Paintball injuries caused by negligence. ... The most common legal claim in any personal injury lawsuit is negligence. ... battery, read Nolo's article Assault and Battery as Personal Injury Claims. ... Paintball Injury Lawsuits ...
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Brain Injury Lawsuits

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... Most brain injury lawsuits are based on a legal theory called negligence. ... A negligence claim requires the person bringing the lawsuit (the "plaintiff" in legalese) to prove that ... Adel would bring a personal injury lawsuit against Dan based on negligence, arguing that his negligent ... A brain injury lawsuit may also be based on a defective product liability claim. ... Claims: Theories of Liability, Types of Defective Product Liability Claims, and Product Liability FAQ ... Brain Injury Lawsuits ...
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Spinal Injury Lawsuits

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... a family member have been in an accident and suffered spinal cord injury, you may be able to file a lawsuit ... Legal Basis of Spinal Cord Injury Lawsuits Spinal cord injuries caused by negligence. ... Most spinal cord injury lawsuits (and most personal injury lawsuits in general) are based on a legal ... Learn more about the different types of compensation available in a personal injury lawsuit in Nolo's ... article Damages: How Much is a Personal Injury Claim Worth? ... Spinal Injury Lawsuits ...
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Dental Malpractice Lawsuits

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... In this article, we'll take a look at what a plaintiff needs to prove in a dental malpractice claim and ... the steps that might be necessary in order to bring a dental malpractice lawsuit to court. ... We’ll also look at the various ways that a dentist can try to defend against a malpractice claim ... from a health care practitioner saying that the lawsuit has merit before the lawsuit can be filed. ... beneficial, in some states, to have a favorable ruling from the state board of dentistry before bringing a claim ... Dental Malpractice Lawsuits ...
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Lawsuits Against Toyota

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... Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Lawsuits Many Toyota owners and passengers claim they've been injured ... liability claims. ... To prove a defective product claim, the plaintiff (the person bringing the lawsuit) must demonstrate ... Liability Claims Involving Defective Cars.) ... (To learn more about joining a class action lawsuit, see Nolo's article Product Liability Claims Involving ... Lawsuits Against Toyota ...
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What's a Lawsuit Loan?

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... Should I take out a lawsuit loan? ... How Lawsuit Loans Work If you’re a plaintiff in a personal injury or other type of lawsuit and ... (Learn more about how lawsuit loans work.) ... Downsides to Lawsuit Loans Even if you need money fast, a lawsuit loan is usually not a good option. ... You can’t always qualify for a lawsuit loan. ... What's a Lawsuit Loan? ...
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What Is a Civil Lawsuit?

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... In general terms, a civil lawsuit is the court-based process through which Person A can seek to hold ... (Note: civil lawsuits can also be brought by and against businesses and other entities). ... So, a civil lawsuit can be brought over a contract dispute, a residential eviction after a broken lease ... What's at stake in a civil lawsuit can usually be measured in money. ... And many injury claims are resolved through settlement negotiations before a lawsuit is even filed. ... What Is a Civil Lawsuit? ...
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Roundup Cancer Lawsuits

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... But the largest single consolidation of Roundup claims is the federal "multidistrict litigation" (MDL ... its disagreement with the IARC's 2015 finding that glyphosate is "probably carcinogenic," and even claimed ... Like all injury-related legal claims, the value of a Roundup lawsuit will depend on the plaintiff's specific ... employer, you might not be able to sue for on-the-job exposure to glyphosate—a workers' compensation claim ... There is no class action involving claims that use of Roundup or exposure to glyphosate caused illness ... Roundup Cancer Lawsuits ...
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Lawsuits for Construction Injuries

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... not all accidents result in a personal injury lawsuit. ... or workers’ compensation claim. ... For non-workers, a personal injury claim will likely be the sole avenue for compensation. ... Personal Injury Lawsuits for Construction Accidents Personal injury lawsuits usually follow a construction ... wrongful death lawsuit. ... Lawsuits for Construction Injuries ...
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Avoiding Probate: The Small Estate

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... If your estate is relatively small, you may not have to worry about probate at all. ... Almost every state now offers shortcuts through probate -- or a way around it completely -- for "small ... There are two basic kinds of probate shortcuts for small estates: Claiming Property With Affidavits If ... Simplified Court Procedures Another option for small estates (again, as defined by state law) is a quicker ... Avoiding Probate: The Small Estate ...
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Small Business Resource Center

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... Nolo's Small Business Resource Center can help you find answers to your business questions. ... For almost 50 years, Nolo has been helping consumers and small businesses by providing high quality, ... A sole proprietorship is the simplest legal structure for a small business owner. ... Small Business Insurance. ... Tax Savvy for Small Business. Save time, energy, and money with this basic business tax book. ... Small Business Resource Center ...
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Making a Claim Under the Minnesota Tort Claims Act

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... a private individual (or a private business) in Minnesota, you can usually bring a personal injury lawsuit ... Bringing a Tort Claim Against the Government in Minnesota Tort claims against the government in Minnesota ... If the claim is rejected, the state's standard statutes of limitations for filing lawsuits apply. ... So, the claimant has 6 years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit in court if it is a personal ... death claim. ... Making a Claim Under the Minnesota Tort Claims Act ...
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Filing a Claim Under the Oregon Tort Claims Act

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... Filing an injury claim against the government can be an uphill battle in Oregon -- and even if your claim ... The Oregon Tort Claims Act The Oregon Tort Claims Act can be found in Oregon Revised Statutes sections ... limit the types of lawsuits that may be filed and the circumstances in which they can be brought. ... Generally speaking, claims that can be filed under the Tort Claims Act include: Claims for personal ... Damages available in a claim under the Oregon Tort Claims Act are also limited. ... Filing a Claim Under the Oregon Tort Claims Act ...
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Filing a Nebraska Tort Claims Act Injury Claim

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... injured by another person’s carelessness in Nebraska, you might decide to file a personal injury lawsuit ... Tort Claims Act. ... statutes, a claim brought under the Nebraska State Tort Claims Act must: state a claim for money damages ... Tort Claims Act? ... How to File a Claim Under the Nebraska State Tort Claims Act Claims against the government in Nebraska ... Filing a Nebraska Tort Claims Act Injury Claim ...
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