Guide for Small Claims Actions

No one likes to have to go to court. Litigating an issue in court is expensive, time consuming and draining. Too often the benefits of recovering money do not outweigh the time and expense of litigating the matter in the first place. This is where small claims actions come in. Small claims court is a special court where smaller disputes can resolved quickly and inexpensively. You do not need a lawyer, and the fees involved are minimal. It is a viable solution for a case that does not involve a lot of money and needs to be resolved quickly and efficiently. This guide will walk the reader through the process of taking a case to small claims court. This guide is not meant as a substitute for legal advice. If you are in question about your case at all, you should seek out competent legal counsel.