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Everybody's guide to small claims court / Cara O'Neill.

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.

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.