I have a dispute with auto business, can I take them to small claims court

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Small claims courts are designed to handle these types of matters if the amount in controversy is within the jurisdictional limits of the court. Most small claims offices have sample pleadings.

Good luck.

You can sue anyone. Whether or not you belong in small claims court would depend on the amount in controversy.

You may also have a hard time actually showing the business was negligent and thus has any responsibility, but that going to the merits of your case, not where you can bring it.

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Small claims court seems perfectly matched for this one. Get a pamphlet from the court clerk to follow those small claim court rules.

In Tennessee, the general sessions court system has jurisdiction over civil actions, wherein the amount in controversy is $25,000, or less. The General Sessions Court's authority to such matters is not exclusive. To file a Complaint and Summons is relatively easy, but there is a filing fee that must be paid at the outset. At this level, many litigants are pro se, or do not have a hired attorney. If the case is tried at this level, it will be before a judge only, no jury. After a judgment has been entered, any party of interest may appeal the result and take it up to the Circuit Court level, whereby a jury could be demanded.