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Everybody's guide to small claims court / Attorney Cara O'Neill.

Small claims court (portion title)

Summary:

"You don't need a lawyer to succeed in small claims court if you know how to present your own case. Properly preparing for your day in court can make the difference between receiving a check and writing one. Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court provides the information, tips, and strategies you need to sue someone successfully or put up a winning defense in any state." -- Back cover.

Record details

ISBN: 9781413329537
ISBN: 1413329535
Physical Description: 418 pages : forms ; 23 cm
Edition: 19th edition.
Publisher: Berkeley, California : Nolo, 2022.
Copyright: ©2022

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Basics of a small claims court -- Do you have a good case? -- Can you collect money if you win? -- How much can you sue for? -- When should you sue? -- Settling your dispute -- Who can sue? -- Suing different kinds of defendants -- Where can you sue? -- Filing fees, court papers, and court dates -- Serving your papers -- The defendant's options -- Getting ready for court -- Witnesses -- Your day in court -- Motor vehicle repair cases -- Motor vehicle purchase cases -- Bad debts : initiating and defending cases -- Vehicle accident cases -- Landlord-tenant cases -- Miscellaneous cases -- Disputes between small businesses -- Judgment and appeal -- Collecting your money -- Legal research.