It has been noted that those that represent themselves fair just as well as those who have hired a lawyer. In this system, simple procedures are used for filing suits. When it comes to the trial there are fewer rules and less formality. A judge will decide the case, and there is no jury. In some States, the actual event can be arranged after work hours.
Little paperwork is involved.
Costs are low for handling the cases in small claims court and it process s cases comparatively quickly. In preparing for your case, be sure to be able to back up your claims, because just saying it will not make it true. The judge does not know you or your reputation for honesty, and the opponent is claiming that his story is also true. The judge is a busy person and to keep his attention get to the point, bottom line let him know what happened the end of the story, keep it simple. Check with your local consumer bureau, small claims clerk, and legal aid groups for laws and rules regarding filing suits in small claims court.