Everybody's guide to small claims court
By: Attorney Cara O'Neill
Edition: 17th edition.
Publisher: NOLO
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 418
ISBN-13: 9781413324907
Subjects: Popular works; Small claims courts
Description: "You don't need a lawyer to win in small claims court -- you need to know how to prepare and present your own case. Smart preparation 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 wining defense in any state. Find out how to: file and serve papers, mediate an out-of-court settlement, prepare evidence to support your case, decide how much to sue for, line up persuasive witnesses, present a winning case, and collect money when you win. The 17th edition includes the latest procedures for small claim courts in every state. You'll also find sample letters, legal forms, and a statute of limitations chart that will help you determine when you must file your case." -- Back cover.
Notes: "March 2018"--Title page verso.

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