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:
- "Prepare a winning case; avoid costly mistakes; collect money when you win"--Cover."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.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
- 18 of 19 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 19 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | 347.04 ONE (Text) | 37810435819676 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Bordeaux Library | 347.28 O 20TH ED. (Text) | 31781067082709 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Bunn Branch | 347.73/O'Neill (Text) | 72350000127439 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Cleveland County Main Library | 347.733 ONE (Text) | 22281500157746 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Cumberland Headquarters | 347.28 O 20TH ED. (Text) | 31781067082725 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| East Regional Library | 347.28 O 20TH ED. (Text) | 31781067082733 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Forsyth Central | 347.732 O 2024 (Text) | 0112524419474 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Haywood County Main Library | 347.73 O'Neill (Text) | 33115007710074 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| High Point Library | 347.7328 O'Neill 2024 (Text) | 30519020320985 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| J.C. Holliday Library | 347.733 O'Ne (Text) | 810191001942976 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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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.
