Small Claims Court Tips

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Learn the basics of navigating small claims court. Learn whether small claims court makes sense for you and how to respond to a small claims complaint. This video will help you think about assessing your case, filing your case including serving the other side if you're the plaintiff, preparing for hearing, paying out on or collecting your judgment including payment plans. And considering other alternatives like mediation and arbitration. So whether it's a security deposit dispute, unpaid invoice or breach of contract, we hope this is helpful.

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  • @Iamvictor78
    @Iamvictor784 жыл бұрын

    I went to a small claims court and won against an attorney. You will experience a lot and I mean a LOT of intimidation from the attorney but never back down. All you need is courage

  • @Iamvictor78

    @Iamvictor78

    4 жыл бұрын

    @TheMrMarple it was a collision case. And my advice to you is Just be prepared be confident in yourself and bring some that will motivate you because it's very important for example when I went for my court case which was an accident case, we were brought into a room to try and settle the matter rather than taking the case to court, the damage the defendant made to my car is worth more than 3000 but when we were in the room trying to resolve the case, the attorney offered me 800 instead of a reasonable amount that would fix my car half way at least. With that been said, she told me to my face that it's better I accept the 800 and leave bcs I'm not experienced and there's no how I'd win the case and also considering I'm not from American and my English isn't that good, I stand no chance. I got so intimidated that I wanted to talk away with the 800 so bad but I had my dad who motivated me and pushed to reject the 800 offered and argue it out in court and finally I gained the courage to go ahead with the case and I finally came out with all smile on my face. I sued the defendant for 5000, won 4500 and fixed my car with 3200 and few cents........just believe in yourself, take someone who will motivate you, dress nice and get all your evidence ready and you'll be good.....goodluck

  • @sl4983

    @sl4983

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Iamvictor78 That's amazing, congratulations!!!

  • @callalillies2675

    @callalillies2675

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Iamvictor78 Congratulations so proud that you were diligent and persevered! You deserved the big win!

  • @niceday8086

    @niceday8086

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow. One company says they will sue me unless I sign their confidentiality agreement. I don't want to sign it but then they will sue me. I am so scared. I hope I can have some courage like you did.

  • @tankgirlsc

    @tankgirlsc

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your advice

  • @kibundle
    @kibundle2 жыл бұрын

    I have my first small claims case soon against contractors who ripped me off, then threatened and tried to intimidate me. I didn't know they had serious criminal backgrounds when I hired them. The average person doesn't have access to extensive court records online, and I was given false names, so no red flags popped up before I hired them. I have contracts, texts and pictures, including the local inspector's detailed report, to prove everything, AND the cooperation of the terrific contractor who fixed the mess and didn't overcharge me. I have a diagnosed severe anxiety disorder and hate speaking in public. The amount owed me is not enough to merit hiring a lawyer, so I have to do this myself. To anyone out there ripped off during Covid, if I can do this, you can too.

  • @khronin

    @khronin

    2 жыл бұрын

    Use courtlink--it will send them a summons and I am doing it now with a car dealer.BTW a lawyer told me that if you are right--in which he would say most plaintiffs with documemts and receipts--(proof) are--90% the defendants settle before court and pay once they get summons.Just have photos and receipts,The cases that wind up in court also usually heavily favor the plaintiff unless it is a fake claim--or a claim meant to intimidate or embarass--lawyer said you go simply to get money you are legit owed and you will most likely win.

  • @ariel1119

    @ariel1119

    Жыл бұрын

    I have the similar case as you. Mine is the sunroom not build properly, water and insects all came in. CSLB n insurance bond looks like protecting their own contractor customers. I'm wondering how long time did you take the entire small claim process? How was your case finally? Thanks

  • @peterhuang1431

    @peterhuang1431

    Жыл бұрын

    is there an update on the outcome? i've got social anxiety too and love to learn more from your tips

  • @wordjunkys
    @wordjunkys2 жыл бұрын

    Marvelous information!! Imdeed-your vid is very helpful! Thanks for taking the time to create and upload your video. 😀

  • @fishb14
    @fishb145 жыл бұрын

    Thank you this video is very helpful

  • @bjd222000
    @bjd222000 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. clear and articulate.

  • @LifestyleDJ
    @LifestyleDJ4 жыл бұрын

    I live in Tennessee, and just realized how lucky I am to be able to sue up to $25,000. My home contractors ruined my house and I am taking them to small claims to (hopefully) get $24,999. I go in two days. Wish me luck!

  • @jonnydasht622

    @jonnydasht622

    4 жыл бұрын

    keep us posted lol

  • @Xtina4444

    @Xtina4444

    4 жыл бұрын

    Update? Suing for the same reason except they scammed us

  • @LifestyleDJ

    @LifestyleDJ

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Xtina4444 Corona stopped me from going to Court. Will try and keep you updated.

  • @daaznriceballs

    @daaznriceballs

    4 жыл бұрын

    pretty sure small claims court are only for claims of $10,000 or less.

  • @sl4983

    @sl4983

    4 жыл бұрын

    .

  • @ekhanie
    @ekhanie4 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful and informative

  • @brownsugardavid8142
    @brownsugardavid81425 жыл бұрын

    I have my first small claims court tomorrow and this really helped, I'm hopefully on my way to victory. I have a lot of evidence and hopefully I am ready to execute it perfectly.

  • @hass5234

    @hass5234

    5 жыл бұрын

    brownsugardavid how did it go?

  • @ekhanie

    @ekhanie

    4 жыл бұрын

    How did it go?

  • @Mistygio

    @Mistygio

    4 жыл бұрын

    Aniekan Ekpo he died passing out in court

  • @sotarnue

    @sotarnue

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Mistygio LMFAOOOOOOO

  • @afrancisco2077
    @afrancisco20773 жыл бұрын

    Good pm I'm watching from philippines God bless

  • @Ahollywoodjoevideodiaryseries
    @Ahollywoodjoevideodiaryseries4 жыл бұрын

    I am in LA and it deals with a mediation. In my opinion I feel the party breached the mediation and confidentiality. It was signed per myself and another individual. The corporation is claiming I breached it and fined me for it home owners association. The fine I believe is not valid no due process, but the issue I have is why are they not using the court system or remediation? It really feels like attempted extortion with the fine?

  • @gadamwoll
    @gadamwoll4 жыл бұрын

    Good thing they do court by video amd phone now.

  • @talycorral1867
    @talycorral18673 жыл бұрын

    My landlord put a restraining order to get me evicted without an eviction process. Paying hotel ect will it still be valid while she put a tro?

  • @angelicaguzman4111
    @angelicaguzman41113 жыл бұрын

    Can I deduct a settlement payment on my taxes?

  • @amien6738
    @amien67385 жыл бұрын

    A coach took my 12 year olds Pandora bracelet and claims he lost it. Can I take him to court ?

  • @dwaynemelton7441
    @dwaynemelton74413 жыл бұрын

    If someone makes an email change for documents, and email is wrong will they get the court date by mail if it was efiled? 🤔 I just wonder if I wonder if I won my case if defendant email is wrong

  • @johnbouzy84
    @johnbouzy846 жыл бұрын

    How do I get access to courtlink or recourse?

  • @flasgordon1937
    @flasgordon19373 жыл бұрын

    I wonder if I can bring a case against unemployment in Nevada to small claims court

  • @KevinP32270
    @KevinP322707 ай бұрын

    THANKS!

  • @gadamwoll
    @gadamwoll4 жыл бұрын

    What are the website links you mention, see not understand them.

  • @christopherdunn317
    @christopherdunn3175 жыл бұрын

    Remember lair liar movie when Jim says even if i got the judgement you probably stiff me anyway is pretty much it.So even if you win you have to chase after the money and also need a sheriff to do it when you can.So DON'T LEND MONEY TO ANYONE !

  • @sl4983

    @sl4983

    4 жыл бұрын

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  • @0cean.Sun.
    @0cean.Sun.3 жыл бұрын

    I need to hire this guy. I wish I was in California. He talks & looks like George Clooney, he even wiggles his eyes like him.

  • @elizmaybgriffintwo2772
    @elizmaybgriffintwo27723 жыл бұрын

    What kinda Attorney takes cases against UPS. Or do I take them to small claims court in Contra Costa County, Ca. 3 years ago a UPS driver started retaliating against me for reporting him for false delivery attempts. He now falsify tracking logistics changing it to I requested my packages be held for pick up at UPS. Packages are returned to the seller after a week of sitting at UPS. I have a paper trail of emails to Customer service. They haven't did anything to fix my problem. It's more but too much to write.

  • @anaelizabethbarbey647
    @anaelizabethbarbey6475 жыл бұрын

    Can I use video ??

  • @creamrich
    @creamrich3 жыл бұрын

    Your website isn't up. Is arbiclaims still in operation?

  • @EMChantalG
    @EMChantalG2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @icarus0823
    @icarus0823 Жыл бұрын

    Can the "writ of execution" be served without going to small claims?

  • @kumtakinte2
    @kumtakinte23 жыл бұрын

    I have small case now in 2021. Is about 3,000 Whit PayPal SynchronyBank. I am in SSI and I not have this money. What you suggest? Thanks

  • @LizaLiza-jk4zh
    @LizaLiza-jk4zh Жыл бұрын

    Can I sue in both small claims and justice court for different causes of actions ie negligence in small claims, fraud in justice?

  • @kristiebatista6593
    @kristiebatista65932 жыл бұрын

    I have a question, I want to file against my phone carrier, and insurance coverage. but its with customer service and the insurance company. I have paper work. this is alll due to failure to give me a replacement phone when I pay for insurance Its for my iPhone replacement, so I currently have a android right now and still have not been given my phone because they just dont want me to get my replacement it gets me sick because its cruel and sick.

  • @justheat8180
    @justheat8180 Жыл бұрын

    What happens when the defendant requested to go to a small claims court jury trial and it falls on a holiday, yesterday, Thanksgiving?

  • @laragreene8328
    @laragreene83284 жыл бұрын

    He looks like Jim Carrey...... Seems like great advice!! Covered alot of info!!

  • @jayster900able

    @jayster900able

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not even close

  • @laragreene8328

    @laragreene8328

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jayster900able Nobody cares about your tiny opinion...lol

  • @seau2007
    @seau20076 жыл бұрын

    In California mediation can be performed by State or District Attorney.

  • @Cheaterhalo
    @Cheaterhalo4 жыл бұрын

    What if the papers come postage due? Do I have to pick it up?

  • @sl4983

    @sl4983

    4 жыл бұрын

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  • @Joy_braid
    @Joy_braidАй бұрын

    I find your videos very informative. I live in Wilmington DE, but I flew out of New York with Royal Air Marco internationally in January and February they lost my bags both ways and only give me one bag. I filled a claim But they are telling me they can only give me $700 dollars for all my stuff they lost. I feel I have a strong case but I have never done anything like this before Please help

  • @cookinwithbree4971
    @cookinwithbree49714 жыл бұрын

    Hey I live in Mi and loaned a friend a few hundred dollars and I have text messages to prove it how can I take him to small clams court

  • @sl4983

    @sl4983

    4 жыл бұрын

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  • @gengpan
    @gengpan5 жыл бұрын

    what happens if I dont know the address of defendant to fill in the form?

  • @codsilver2010

    @codsilver2010

    4 жыл бұрын

    You got the a answer for that question? I am also on that place.

  • @thelasvegasmermaid7405

    @thelasvegasmermaid7405

    4 жыл бұрын

    Search public records. I’m sure they’ve gotten a ticket before that’s public information that will list their address on it

  • @sl4983

    @sl4983

    4 жыл бұрын

    Franchise tax board

  • @26karatgold
    @26karatgold6 жыл бұрын

    Hi, A question , I was called for a Hearing for a lawsuit against me buy my bank for a credit card payment . I was outta of the states and couldnt make it , what happens next?

  • @brandonbrooks5759

    @brandonbrooks5759

    6 жыл бұрын

    they probably won by default because you had a no show

  • @TRIA99

    @TRIA99

    6 жыл бұрын

    You can go to the Court and prove you were out of country or state and ask for another date.

  • @TRIA99

    @TRIA99

    6 жыл бұрын

    They are suppose to send it certified, who signed for the papers?

  • @johnalexander8536

    @johnalexander8536

    5 жыл бұрын

    You should've left a contact number, should've contacted the bank to try and settle, because now they'll seek payment and trust me your name will pop up anywhere else you try opening an account. Get it they won by default.

  • @sl4983

    @sl4983

    4 жыл бұрын

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  • @sj8648
    @sj8648 Жыл бұрын

    Steven King!!!🎉🎉🎉

  • @laughtertherapy4570
    @laughtertherapy45704 жыл бұрын

    I need your help. My landlord has not given our security deposit back even after leaving the house and giving him keys and address. It’s been 30 days already and he is not replying to any messages or phone calls. He has not given money of my 3 roommates. As we are students , we cannot afford to hire attorney. Would you please help me with it ???

  • @leaveittodiah3393

    @leaveittodiah3393

    Жыл бұрын

    Check your state's statue of timeframe to file suit, some states are up to 4 years. Call the justice of the peace in the county where you rented, they can walk you through their website to file a small claims case, or you can go in person and they will had you the forms to file

  • @kellyfortini8272
    @kellyfortini8272 Жыл бұрын

    I’m being suede in small claims for $350 re: a poor cosmetic result they gave me. I have already paid them 1,400 the 350 was the remaining because I went elsewhere to fix it best as possible I stopped the last payment of 350

  • @stacyA65
    @stacyA6511 ай бұрын

    It cost me $300 to serve a case in Oklahoma. Yes I got a court date in a month our limit is ten thousand.

  • @wilfordbrimleypranks

    @wilfordbrimleypranks

    Ай бұрын

    Cost me a little over $300 for illinois

  • @AntiMasonic93
    @AntiMasonic935 жыл бұрын

    I went to small claims court and the judge told me I will receive a decision in the mail as oppose to telling me and the other party what his verdict was. Usually small claims judges will tell you what the decision after the close of the case. This is what happens on t.v.

  • @sl4983

    @sl4983

    4 жыл бұрын

    .

  • @nataliamontero935
    @nataliamontero9352 жыл бұрын

    My ex boyfriend filed a small claims against me for the money he spent on me. It was dated and gifts, he also added some clothing items I never took probably to add more to his case. I am freaking out because I have never been involved in any of this stuff.

  • @BeyondCapoStatus

    @BeyondCapoStatus

    2 жыл бұрын

    So how did it go?

  • @Knowledgeseeking805

    @Knowledgeseeking805

    Жыл бұрын

    You go to court yet?

  • @farcyde2948

    @farcyde2948

    Жыл бұрын

    She was fine. Any judge would dismiss it on the grounds of frivolous fruityness afoot.

  • @nataliamontero935

    @nataliamontero935

    Жыл бұрын

    Update, case was dismissed and I was able to counter sue for money I wasted responding to his claim.

  • @nataliamontero935

    @nataliamontero935

    Жыл бұрын

    I brought a mountain of evidence, witnesses, he didn’t even show up

  • @johnbeall940
    @johnbeall9405 жыл бұрын

    Is it possible to win some but not all of the financial damages you are seeking in small claims court? For example: I'm seeking $3600. $1000 of that will be easy to prove liability & damages. The rest of the $3600, won't be so easy. Might a judge award me the $1000, but not the full $3600? Does going after the full $3600 hurt my chances of an overall successful outcome?

  • @sl4983

    @sl4983

    4 жыл бұрын

    How did it go I'm thinking the judge would adjust it.

  • @HonorablesirGolfer
    @HonorablesirGolfer3 ай бұрын

    I had to agree to the penalty for threatening police since wouldn’t get the bad guys who broke my jaw of losing gun rights for a year before they were saying they would get the bad guys but still haven’t called so my aggravation is that they lied

  • @reginageorge3688
    @reginageorge36884 жыл бұрын

    Going to small claims for 350.00 ?

  • @TRIA99
    @TRIA996 жыл бұрын

    I have made a youtube about corrupt judges and my mom's small claims,

  • @christopherdunn317

    @christopherdunn317

    5 жыл бұрын

    @Adrian At And T kill them !

  • @sl4983

    @sl4983

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Adrian At And T .

  • @travis8229
    @travis8229 Жыл бұрын

    A roomie stole a 2.5k road bike from me and sold it behind my back. When I found out the hassle and cost to file a claim against someone who I knew would not be able to pay me back, because he was a drug addict at the time, hooked on heroin, I said to myself, small claims court blows! I should've insured the bicycle could've just got my refund but most don't insure things like bikes.

  • @gracemora8393
    @gracemora83932 жыл бұрын

    Can you help me sue my landlord

  • @moyurbird7829
    @moyurbird78294 жыл бұрын

    I was misinformed by a colleague when wanting to pay court fees now court struct out & wanting me to pay defendant without trial and will only ourt another fee only to see if judge will reinstate then original fee will apply thus casecnay restart even then corrupt conniving defendant might win. There is no justice in court of justice

  • @Linward
    @Linward Жыл бұрын

    I've experienced a financial loss and unsolvable disagreement with the USPS. I filed a claim at the county magistrate's office. I quickly received a letter from the USPS telling me that they "Enjoy Sovereign Immunity " and cannot litigate them at the state level. Google research seems to confirm the same thing. About a month later I received a letter from the court advising both parties to meet next month. I'm so intimidated, and it may be true that this court judge has no jurisdiction over the USPS after all. It feels like David against Goliath. I think I have enough written proof to show culpability and that I'm right, but I also understand how the world works.... sometimes things just aren't fair. I'm hoping at least for some mediation.

  • @farcyde2948

    @farcyde2948

    Жыл бұрын

    He lost the case probly cuz everyone loses damage claims against USPS. That is their *specific immunity type* is *small claims and damages incurred to mail* that was entrusted to them.

  • @Linward

    @Linward

    Жыл бұрын

    @@farcyde2948 My case is still on the docket for Monday. Their lawyer started calling and leaving emails as of yesterday. They tried to convince me to drop the case and promised to look into my claim again. I told them they waited too long, we're not canceling anything, if if the magistrate judge can't settle our disagreement then we'd do at the federal level.

  • @farcyde2948

    @farcyde2948

    Жыл бұрын

    You said they offered to... "Look into" your claim once more? So pretty much do nothing and stall for time that's what they're offering you? What an incredible insult.

  • @Linward

    @Linward

    Жыл бұрын

    @@farcyde2948 I think they want me to either not show up for court by intimidating me... and since that didn't work, they want me to drop the claim by dangling a fake carrot.

  • @Linward

    @Linward

    Жыл бұрын

    @@farcyde2948 Turns out that your right. At the last minute their lawyer contacted the magistrate judge to have the case dismissed over jurisdiction. I'm still showing up though. And I'll ask then how to I take it to the correct (federal level?). Hopefully it won't cost that much and I can represent myself. It's really not that much that I lost, but the principle of the matter eats me up.

  • @waparedess
    @waparedess5 жыл бұрын

    What happen is the Judge is Racist? And you (black or hispanic) are in small claim court vs a white Plaintiff and right away you notice that the Judge put all the attention to the white Plaintiff and when is the Black or Hispanic turn to talk he ignored you no matter how you want to explain the situation you know are ignored and of course at the end you lose, what happen in cases like this one when the Black or Hispanic defendant show up without a Lawyer and you felt the Judge sympathy for the white Plaintiff? What can we do in cases like this???

  • @Bibirallie

    @Bibirallie

    4 жыл бұрын

    Walter Paredes great question.

  • @tarnowek1

    @tarnowek1

    3 жыл бұрын

    what happens if the Judge is black racist and they are and you are White ?

  • @waparedess

    @waparedess

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@tarnowek1 1 and 1Million almost the time is the other way

  • @tarnowek1

    @tarnowek1

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@waparedess Not true people are people no matter what the color.. There are blacks , Hispanic etc in all positions..wasn't there a president of Usa that was black? mind you I ve seen a lot of black people speaking against him too , but the fact remains there is now equality at least in developed countries . look how many Judges are actually black as well a politicians. actors, musicians sportsman etc ..so please stop playing the "race card" as a excuse .

  • @waparedess

    @waparedess

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@tarnowek1 I went to small claim the other day and the Judge was black, Plaintiff was white and me the defendant hispanic, let me told you every time that was my turn to speak the Judge doesn't even bother to look at me and of course all the attention was for the white Plaintiff, that was my bad luck that day that I ending paying $500.00 for a ceiling fan that was already broken

  • @sassybutcute3
    @sassybutcute35 жыл бұрын

    You sir are very but very very snackish (Sighs)

  • @sassybutcute3

    @sassybutcute3

    4 жыл бұрын

    Esoteric Mystery mad ?

  • @marlenerodriguez9348
    @marlenerodriguez9348 Жыл бұрын

    NO BODY HAS GIVING ME ANY ADVICE HERE.. WHY DO YOU TELL VIEWERS TO MAKE A STATEMENT AND TO SUBSCRIBE . YOU HAVENT HELP ME.. .😡

  • @sassybutcute3
    @sassybutcute35 жыл бұрын

    You sir are very but very very snackish (Sighs)

  • @sassybutcute3
    @sassybutcute35 жыл бұрын

    You sir are very but very very snackish (Sighs)

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