Everybody's guide to small claims court / Cara O'Neill.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781413331608
- ISBN: 1413331602
- Physical Description: 370 pages : illustrations, forms ; 23 cm
- Edition: 20th edition.
- Publisher: El Segundo, California : NOLO, 2024.
- Copyright: ©2024
Content descriptions
General Note: | "Use this book for: car repair disputes; motor vehicle accident cases; landlord-tenant issues; small business disputes; dog-related cases; contractor disputes; and more."--Back cover"Find out how to: assess your case's value; mediate an out-of-court settlement; file and serve papers; gather supporting evidence; line up persuasive witnesses; present a convincing case, and; collect money when you win."--Back cover. "Prepare a winning case; avoid costly mistakes; collect money when you win"--Cover. Includes index (pages [353]-370). |
Formatted Contents Note: | Basics of 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. |
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Subject: | Small claims courts > United States. |
Genre: | Law for laypersons. |
Available copies
- 12 of 13 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Marion Library | 347.04 ONE (Text) | 37810435819676 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |