Ebook: The Complete Small Claims Court Guide: Winning Without a Lawyer

This guide is arranged chronologically and will take you step by step through the entire process of suing an individual or a company in small claims court to get the compensation you deserve.

You will learn about the Small Claims Court system and how to go about filing your complaint. You will also learn about how to prepare for your case, what to and what not to do in court and how to collect compensation from the individual or company you sue.

Table of Contents

What Are You Going To Learn?

Your Main Objectives

What If You Don't Win in Small Claims Court?

Research, Execute & Prepare

What is a Small Claims Court?

How Much Can You Sue for and When Can You File?

Where to File?

Some Additional Tips on Where to File

Don't be Afraid of Making Mistakes

Considering the Small Claims Court

Try to Resolve Your Issue on Your Own First

How to Resolve Your Issue?

Make Google Your Best Friend

Spend Time on the Company Website

Why Is It Important to Research the Company Online?

Make Your Intentions Clear & File a Complaint Letter

The Statute of Limitations

Do You Have a Case Worthy of Pursuit?

Ready to File?

Naming Companies & Individuals Involved

Execution – The Nitty Gritty Grungy Work

Where to Get Complaint Forms?

Additional Forms

What to Fill In the Plaintiff Section?

What to Fill In the Defendant Section?

Address the Complaint to Registered Agents

What Are You Seeking?

Filing Your Complaint Paperwork & Dealing With Clerks

Who Serves the Agent?

What if the Defendant Ignores Your Efforts?

Settling Your Case

Default Judgment

Getting a Court Date

What If the Defendant Sues You Back?

Preparing For The Judge

Advanced Preparation

Arranging Your Witnesses

Arranging for Court Reporters

Before You Leave the Court after Your First Visit

What if You Have an Emergency on Your Hearing Date?

Your Behavior in Court

What to Expect When Called to Present Your Case

What to Do When the Defendant Presents their Side?

Concluding the Court Hearing

When Do You Find Out About the Decision?

What If You Don't Agree With the Court's Decision?

Appealing the Court's Decision

What You Should Know About Appealing?

Compensation Options

Conclusion

Notes