Filing and Winning Small Claims For Dummies - Softcover

Straniere, Judge Philip

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118424441 ISBN 13: 9781118424445

Publisher: For Dummies, 2013

Synopsis

Real advice you can trust and use in small claims court

When every other method to collect has failed, a small claim is the right remedy to seek. If you're looking at either prosecuting or defending in a small claims court, with or without an attorney, the information presented in Filing & Winning Small Claims For Dummies is indispensable.

The nuances of small claims courts vary from state to state, but the basic approach in preparing and presenting a small claims case is extremely uniform no matter where you are. Regardless of state or circumstance, you can find, trust, and use the info in Filing & Winning Small Claims For Dummies to prepare yourself for your court date. You'll find everything you need to know including establishing a case, settling or mediating a dispute, fees, applications, and other paperwork, statues of limitations, securing witnesses and experts, preparing for court, filing for appeal, case studies and more. Filing & Winning Small Claims For Dummies also includes the most current information and resources on specific laws, statues, dollar limits, and procedures. 

• Includes the most current information and resources on specific laws, statues, dollar limits, and procedures
• Offers practical information on securing witnesses and experts
• Complemented with real-world examples of small claims court cases

If you're headed to small claims court, either as a plaintiff or a defendant, you'll want Filing & Winning Small Claims For Dummies in your corner! 

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Learn to:

• Prosecute or defend your small claims case
• Grasp small claims court laws, statutes, and procedures
• Settle or mediate a dispute

Real insight you can trust and use in small claims court

When every other method to collect has failed, a small claim is the right remedy to seek. If you're looking at either prosecuting or defending in small claims court, with or without an attorney, the information in Filing & Winning Small Claims For Dummies has you covered. You'll find everything you need to know, from establishing a small claims case to settling or mediating a dispute — and everything in between.

• A small claim is a big deal — determine if your case belongs in small claims court and then make the big decisions before you take the next step, like how much money you'd like to get and if you need a lawyer to help you get it
• Court is in session — get expert tips on all of the paperwork and information you'll need for your day in court
• Make your case — discover how to present your case to the right person at the right time in the right way (and how to avoid making any missteps that will compromise your case)
• Keep order in the court — find examples of some of the most common types of small claims cases and how to prepare specifically for them

Open the book and find:

• Help for deciding if your case belongs in small claims court
• How you can determine if you have a "civil dispute"
• The limitations of small claims court
• The pros and cons of hiring a lawyer
• How to classify your case in general legal terms
• Tips and guidance on presenting your case in court
• Ways to handle post-trial issues
• Ten blunders to avoid in court

About the Author:

Hon. Philip S. Straniere was named an Acting Justice of the New York State Supreme Court in 2004 and is currently the Supervising Judge of Civil Court, Richmond County, New York. Prior to going on the bench he was in private practice for over 20 years.

About this edition

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1118424441
• ISBN 13: 9781118424445
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 360