Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court

The dry cleaner ruined your good flannel suit. Your roof leaks every time it rains and the contractor won’t call you back. Or you left the apartment in immaculate condition and the landlord won’t give you back your deposit.

Go after the money that’s owed you — represent yourself in Small Claims Court and win!

Proper preparation of your small claims court case can make the difference between receiving a check and writing one. Attorney Ralph Warner gives you the step-by-step instructions and information you need to bring or defend a case with maximum success.

From preparing evidence and lining up persuasive witnesses to making a presentation in court, you'll learn how to:

• decide if you have a good case
• determine how much to sue for
• write your demand letter
• mediate a settlement before it goes to court
• file & serve papers
• prepare & present a winning case

Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court gives you down-to-earth examples of common cases, including:

* auto repair
* rental deposit
* auto warranty
* property damage
* small business disputes

Ralph Warner is a co-founder of Nolo and one of the pioneers of the self-help law movement. A graduate of Princeton University and the Boalt School of Law (U.C. Berkeley), he is the author of many books and articles aimed at making our legal system more accessible and democratic.