| Description |
1 online resource (288 pages) : illustrations. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [273]-282) and index. |
| Contents |
A world full of disputes -- Preparing for the use of a small claims court -- Do you have a good case? -- Preparing for what can go wrong -- Special solutions for specific cases -- Bankruptcy (341a hearing, representation for yourself) -- Getting organized for small claims court -- Potential problems before the court date -- Preparing for your day in court -- The need, selection, and use of an expert witness-- The trial day -- All is not lost if your opponent wins -- Approaching the defendant for payment -- Finding assets -- Winning is half the battle -- The collection of the judgment -- Closing out a case when the judgment has been met. |
| Summary |
" ... With this comprehensive guide, you will get a complete run-through of everything you need to know before you submit your case to court. The book includes a checklist of things you need to look for before filing a claim, information on how the courts work, and all of the legal jargon--defined--that will be thrown around during the process. You will learn how to state a claim in formal documents and whether your case has a chance of win[n]ing. Different approaches to more than 15 different kinds of small claims cases are provided, along with the limitations on monetary compensation and methods for calculating your own limit. Different legal procedures for bringing legal action against individuals, couples, businesses, and corporations are also provided"--Cover, p. 4. |
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Small claims courts -- United States -- Popular works.
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Pro se representation -- United States -- Popular works.
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Actions and defenses -- United States -- Popular works.
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Trial practice -- United States -- Popular works.
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Actions and defenses. (OCoLC)fst00796238
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Pro se representation. (OCoLC)fst01077720
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Small claims courts. (OCoLC)fst01121402
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Trial practice. (OCoLC)fst01156264
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155 |
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LAW / Courts
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| Genre |
Popular works. (OCoLC)fst01423846
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Freading.
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| Related To |
Print version: Mann, Charlie, 1944- How to win your case in small claims court without a lawyer 9781601383068 (DLC) 2008038275 (OCoLC)233939950 |
| ISBN |
9781601385246 (electronic bk.) |
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1601385242 (electronic bk.) |
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