Understanding small claims appeal process as defendant who was awarded damages in a counterclaim.

Under California Law, a Small Claims Appeal (Trial De Novo) shall hear ALL claims on Appeal (Cal Code of Civil Procedure 116.770(d); Linton v....

Can i sue my ex-landlord 3x's the deposit amount for failing to return my deposit or accounting within 60 days?

I am not licensed to practice in NC, so I am only speaking with general information. As it pertains to the laws on bad faith retention of...

Are expenses related to paying for FOIA (documents) considered permissible damages in MA small claims court?

As a general rule in court, especially Small Claims, you cannot get anything unless you ask for it. Now, depending on who you sue, and why you are...

As I am not licensed to practice in MI, I can only give my general thoughts. In CA, you would have a difficult time recovering if the contract...

1) I agree with Mr. Pedersen. 2) There is a free mediation service in LA County for LA County parties. 3) Small Claims has a Mediation program...

Small claims issue - I got a judgment against a business that stole my deposit. got business to fill out a ....

I am not licensed in FL, so I can only give general info. First, there are lawyers out there that do nothing but debt collection. They can...

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More than likely, you have no basis for a mechanics lien, unless your contract provides for one. Further, if you are owed at least $5,000, then...

I moved in with my ex girlfriend and her 3 kids an later moved out an im thinking about taking her to small clamis court

I would most certainly sue her for the financial loss that this has caused you. I am not licensed to practice in FL, so I would consult with a...

I am suing someone in Bexar County TX in small claims, however, I reside in Florida.

I am not licensed in either TX or FL, so my thoughts are based on law in general. Most Small Claims Court - though not all - prohibit the use of...

How do i go about filing a small clams form or take some one to collations

Well, I would look the the person that issued the stop payment and sue them. However, there are ways to get EVEN more money. Contact a lawyer...