Description |
418 pages : illustrations, forms ; 23 cm |
Note |
"Prepare a winning case ; Avoid costly mistakes ; Collect money when you win"--Cover |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
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. |
Summary |
"Written in an easy-to-understand manner, Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court provides step-by-step instructions for preparing and defending small claims cases without a lawyer." -- Description provided by publisher. |
Subject |
Small claims courts -- United States -- Popular works.
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Genre |
Law for laypersons.
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Added Title |
Nolo. Everybody's guide to small claims court, [2022] |
ISBN |
9781413329537 (paperback) |
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1413329535 (paperback) |
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