3. Small Claims Court
Occasionally, people in the United States get into
with other people who they may or may
know. It could be a result of a
accident, or a dispute over ownership of an
. The court system tries to get people to
their problems without bringing those problems into Small
Court, but that is not always possible. When
, or more people have a conflict they cannot
on their own, Small Claims Court may be
good option to explore.
Small Claims Court is
special court where disputes are resolved quickly and
. In this court, the rules are simplified and
hearing is informal. Attorneys are generally not allowed.
person who files the claim is called the
; the person against whom the claim is filed
called the defendant. Additionally, you do not need
be a U.S. citizen to file a suit
this court.
Here are some of the things
can file a suit for in Small Claims
. If your former landlord refused to return a
deposit you paid, you can take him to
Claims Court to get your money back. Another
suit is when a person causes a traffic
and refuses to pay for the repair of
victim's car. In the U.S., the person who
at fault of the accident is almost always
to pay for the damages he or she
. Another common Small Claims Court case comes when
person lends money to someone who refuses to
it back. This is definitely something the court
help you with. These are just a few
of what a person can sue for in
Claims Court. For more information, visit the California
Affairs website.
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