Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court

by Ralph E. Warner

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Summary

The definitive (and most up-to-date) guide for more than 20 years, this book explains in plain English how to present a winning case from start to finish. It illustrates with step-by-step instructions how § decide if you have a good case § write a demand letter § file and serve papers § prepare evidence and witnesses for court § argue before a judge § defend a Small Claims case § collect money after winning.§ determine how much to sue for § mediate a settlement before it goes to court § file and serve papers § prepare and present a winning case Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court gives readers down-to-earth examples and scenarios of common cases, § auto repair § rental deposit § auto warranty § property damage § small business disputes Completely updated, the 11th edition includes an expanded discussion of mediation, and how readers can protect their interests should settlement efforts fail. Also includes a comprehensive 50-state appendix reflecting the increased amounts of money people may sue for and all the latest legal developments that you'll need when you're preparing your case.

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