Everybody's guide to small claims court

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.

Main Author: O'Neill, Cara (Lawyer) (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: [Berkeley, California] : Nolo ; 2022.
Edition: 19th edition.
Subjects:
Table of 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.