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Everybody's guide to small claims court, attorney Cara O'Neill

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Everybody's guide to small claims court

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attorney Cara O'Neill

Win your small claims case! You don't need a lawyer to succeed in small claims court if you know how to present your own case. Properly preparing for your day in court can make the difference between receiving a check and writing one. Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court provides the information, tips, and strategies you need to sue someone successfully or put up a winning defense in any state. Find out how to: file and serve papers; mediate an out-of-court settlement; prepare evidence to support your case; decide how much to sue for; line up persuasive witnesses; present a winning case, and; collect money when you win. The 19th editions settlement section explains negotiation techniques you can use to settle your small claims case - or any other disagreement you might have - without going to court. You'll also find the latest procedures for small claims courts in every state, sample letters, legal forms, and links to other resources, including an online statute of limitations chart that will help you determine when you must file your case

Basics of a 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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