You can sue him in small claims court. The fees may be more than you can recover.

Take the contract to a lawyer. Use the Find a Lawyer tab above.

It depends on what paperwork is involved..........

None of us can answer this question. It would be a guess.

Sounds like you already handled it.....................

None of us can predict what the judge will do.

We don't know. Call the cops and ask them.

The judge was completely within her authority.......

The court was not required to teach you the law. You were required to learn it.

Are you renting? Do you have a lease? ??????