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If you find yourself in a dispute that you just can’t settle, this guide will give you everything you need to know to best present your case in Small Claims Court. I have presided over thousands of court cases, and over the years I have seen litigants make some colossal mistakes and major blunders. Don’t let that happen to you. This book will take you through the process in an easy to understand, step by step basis so that you will have the best chance to present your side of the story and your evidence in a clear, concise manner. These lessons can apply to both plaintiffs and defendants, and can also help to keep you out of Small Claims Court in the future.
Plaintiff's Guide to Small Claims Court
There are many reasons people bring suit in small claims court. They may be a tenant whose landlord won’t repay their security deposit or a businessman or woman who has provided a service and hasn’t gotten paid. Did you get bit by a dog? Did you pay for something and find it did not live up to expectations?
Defendant's Guide to Small Claims Court
From my many years as Judge of The People’s Court television show, I can tell you that anyone can sue anyone for anything—they don’t have to be right. Our world has gone lawsuit crazy and people sometimes sue for no good reason. Now if you just owe somebody some money—and you admit that you do—pay them back.