How To Prepare a Plaintiff’s Case for Negligence Your task as a plaintiff in a negligence case is quite simply to prove all of the elements of your case and to secure all damages to which you are entitled. We have discussed the elements of a negligence case. You must be prepared to prove all [...]
Be careful: the evaluation of a case is where most people make their greatest error. When you misjudge your case, you run terrible risks. You might miss an offer for settlement or resolution, or you might waste time pursuing a loser case. Remember, nearly every case has a winner and a loser. Thus, in nearly [...]
Your lawsuit officially begins when you prepare and deliver to the small claims clerk a small claims complaint. A complaint is a legal document in which you state the names of the parties, the nature of the claim, and a request for relief. All lawsuits began with the filing of the complaint, from small claims [...]
This article explains how to draft a small claims demand letter, and includes a sample document. This is a must-read if you are thinking about pursuing a small claims court case.
A defendant has a very powerful tool in his or her arsenal: the counterclaim. A counterclaim is just as it sounds; it is a claim by the defendant against the plaintiff that is filed and served following the plaintiff’s original claim. The counterclaim must be written and must be filed with the court and served [...]
Contract disputes appear frequently in small claims court. Many small businesspersons or consumers find themselves in small claims court eventually. Let’s examine how to pursue and how to defend a contract dispute in small claims court. To see a table showing a Small Claims Court Guide for your state , click here . To see [...]
Small claims courts are courts of limited monetary jurisdiction that are utilized for the resolution of smaller disputes. The monetary limit in small claims courts varies by state. On the low end, Massachusetts allows awards of up to $2,000, while on the high end, Tennessee allows awards of up to $25,000 in some of its [...]
What follows is a brief but informative summary of rules, procedures, and filings requirements for small claims court in Wyoming. Keep in mind that rules and laws change. It’s always a good idea to confirm the rules with the court or with further research. Maximum Jurisdictional Dollar Amount: The maximum dollar amount is $7,000 Where [...]
What follows is a brief but informative summary of rules, procedures, and filings requirements for small claims court in West Virginia. Keep in mind that rules and laws change. It’ s always a good idea to confirm the rules with the court or with further research. Maximum Jurisdictional Dollar Amount: The maximum dollar amount is [...]
What follows is a brief but informative summary of rules, procedures, and filings requirements for small claims court in Wisconsin. Keep in mind that rules and laws change. It’s always a good idea to confirm the rules with the court or with further research. Maximum Jurisdictional Dollar Amount: The maximum dollar amount is $5,000, no [...]
What follows is a brief but informative summary of rules, procedures, and filings requirements for small claims court in Washington state. Keep in mind that rules and laws change. It’s always a good idea to confirm the rules with the court or with further research. Maximum Jurisdictional Dollar Amount: The maximum dollar amount is $4,000. [...]
What follows is a brief but informative summary of rules, procedures, and filings requirements for small claims court in Vermont. Keep in mind that rules and laws change. It’s always a good idea to confirm the rules with the court or with further research. Maximum Jurisdictional Dollar Amount: The maximum dollar amount is $3,500. Where [...]
What follows is a brief but informative summary of rules, procedures, and filings requirements for small claims court in Virginia. Keep in mind that rules and laws change. It’s always a good idea to confirm the rules with the court or with further research. Maximum Jurisdictional Dollar Amount: The maximum dollar amount is $5,000 in [...]
What follows is a brief but informative summary of rules, procedures, and filings requirements for small claims court in Utah. Keep in mind that rules and laws change. It’s always a good idea to confirm the rules with the court or with further research. Maximum Jurisdictional Dollar Amount: The maximum dollar amount is $7,500. Where [...]
What follows is a brief but informative summary of rules, procedures, and filings requirements for small claims court in Texas. Keep in mind that rules and laws change. It’ s always a good idea to confirm the rules with the court or with further research. Maximum Jurisdictional Dollar Amount: The maximum dollar amount is $5,000. [...]