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In a few cases the judge will decide if you will be awarded a court judgment on the spot. However, small claims court could take up to 21 or more days to announce the court judgment.
→ Read MoreGo to the appropriate small claims court (some even have evening hours). State laws may require you to use the small claims court: in your jurisdiction, where the person you want to sue resides, where the accident occurred, or where you bought the defective merchandise. For information on your state’s small claims courts see our small claims resources page.
→ Read MoreSmall claims court is where small disputes are heard and adjudicated. There are small claims courts in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The types of claims that are typically brought in small claims court include: landlord/tenant disputes, property damage disputes, breach of contract, auto accidents, and disputes over unpaid loans.
→ Read MoreIf the matter goes to an actual trial, even in small claims court, you may need witnesses who will actually testify to what they actually observed. The small claims court may not accept an affidavit or someone’s out of court or hearsay statement.
→ Read MoreWhile a losing defendant may voluntarily pay a court judgment, the winning party often must collect it themselves to get the court judgment. Many small claims court judgments are never satisfied.
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