A claim by a defendant that the plaintiff owes him money. This document is filed with the Small Claims Court to initiate a lawsuit. A court employee designated to hear Small Claims cases in certain states, such as California. Usually a commissioner has the same powers to hear and decide cases as does a judge. A court order that a hearing be postponed to a later date.
Different states use different names.
If the defendant has not filed a claim, the plaintiff simply files a written request for dismissal. If the defendant has filed a claim, both plaintiff and defendant must agree in writing before a dismissal will be allowed. If a plaintiff does not show up in court on the appointed day, the judge may dismiss the case. The value of a particular piece of property that you actually own. All of these courts require a knowledge of confusing language and procedure, and you will want to do some homework if you decide to use them.