small claims court

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Refers to a local court that deals with civil cases involving small amounts of money.

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  • She decided to sue him in small claims court over the damaged property.
  • If the amount owed is less than $5,000, you can file a case in small claims court.
  • He represented himself in small claims court without a lawyer.
  • The judge in small claims court aims to resolve disputes quickly and affordably.
  • Many people use small claims court for disputes with landlords or service providers.
  • You don't typically need a lawyer to appear in small claims court.
  • The process for filing a case in small claims court varies by jurisdiction.
  • He won his case in small claims court and was awarded the full amount.
  • The small claims court is designed for individuals without legal representation.
  • She consulted with a legal aid society before going to small claims court.