Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court FROM THE PUBLISHER
Go after the money that's owed you-represent yourself in small claims court and win!
Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court gives you the step-by-step instructions and plain-English legal information you need to bring or defend a case with maximum success. From preparing evidence and 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 and serve papers
prepare and 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
Updated and revised to reflect the latest in the law, the 9th edition covers small claims court procedures in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
About the Author
Ralph Warner is a co-founder and e-publisher of Nolo.com 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.
SYNOPSIS
Proper presentation of a small claims court case can make the difference between receiving a check and writing one.
FROM THE CRITICS
Associated Press
Step-by-step advice on how to prepare your case, how to file it, and perhaps most importantly, how to collect if you win...You can find good counsel in attorney Ralph Warner's Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court.
Los Angeles Times
Warner's book takes you by the hand through all the potential pitfalls of trying your own case.
Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine
Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court walks you through the halls of small justice and explains how to file a claim, figure damages and argue your case effectively.
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