Can I take my ex to small claims court to help pay for a QDRO lawyer fee? He verbally agreed and is now refusing.

Though I am not licensed to practice in WA, I can only give advice generally. First, I agree with Ms. Powell. Yes, you can go to Small Claims,...

Did business with one company, but a different company is suing me in small claims court

Every state is different on how it operates procedurally under these circumstances. Your defense, generally, will need to raise the issue of...

Filing a small claim--do I file in the state & county of the person in which claim is against or my state & county

Every State has different laws about where to file suit, and it depends on the court, and why you are suing. In Small Claims in CA, you cannot sue...

Hi. Can I sue someone for selling me a locked computer after I have made several attempts to have it unlocked?

The problem you will face is getting this person served. Unless you know where the seller lives or works, you may have a hard time. You will need...

No. Once the then-owed debt is paid to the court, the judgment is deemed paid in full. However long it takes for you to receive your money from...

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LASC Web site case summary has info about judgment in original small claims claim, but not counterclaim.

As usual, I agree with Mr. Chen. What is importnat is NOT what the website says, but what the ORDER of the court says. If you are the prevailing...

Can I take my landlords to court, and should I go for small claims or another court system?

You have presented facts for NUMEROUS issues. It would be best to speak with an attorney. To briefly summarize, if your written lease has...

Does a small claims appeal appear in the case summary?:

The LA Courts work REALLY slowly in updating. Here is what I would do: 1) Look on the paperwork that establishes that you are the prevailing...

I am in the process of evicting a tenant who has not paid rent in a few months. When should I take him to small claims court?

Do not, under any circumstances, file a claim in Small Claims. If you are in the process of a UD, keep it there. The courts are more in favor of...

I am being sued in small claims court by an ex-tenant who was did not sign the lease. She wants $900 back from security deposi.

This can be quite a difficult question to answer. There are a lot of factors at play, namely the relationship between you and the property manager....