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	Missouri Small Claims Court Handbook (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Claims to recover money for breach of a written promise to pay must be filed within ten years from the date of the breach of the written promise.
		If the court, in its discretion, decides that you are only suing in order to harass the defendant, your case may be dismissed, your court costs forfeited, and your access to the small claims courts barred for up to one year.
		The court notifies the defendant of the suit by certified mail, and the address is also important for you in determining the proper court in which to file your claim.
	www.mobar.org /pamphlet/smllclam.htm (5873 words)

	Small claims Court
		Small claims court is for all claims for money or the recovery of personal property valued at under $750.
		Small claims court also can be used for the same kinds of claims valued at from $750 to $5000 by people who do not want to use a lawyer and who want to get their case heard relatively quickly.
		When you file your claim with the court, you will be asked to sign a sworn statement called an affidavit stating that you have made a genuine effort to collect on the claim.
	www.osbar.org /public/pamphlets/smallclaims.html (2162 words)

	Small Claims Court in Vermont: How to use it
		Small claims court is not the proper court in which you seek to evict a tenant, have personal property returned to you due to lack of payment or any other claim in which you, as plaintiff, seek anything more than money damages.
		Small claims court is a special part of the Vermont Superior Court, and you are required to sue in the court in the county where you reside or the county where the defendant resides.
		Either party in a small claims case may appeal to the clerk of the superior court by filing a notice of appeal on a form provided by the court, together with the filing fee of $75.00 within 30 days from the entry of the judgment.
	www.vermontjudiciary.org /courts/superior/smclaims.htm (5197 words)

	Small Claims Court Procedures
		The small claims court has jurisdiction over civil cases in which the plaintiff is seeking a money judgment up to $2,000 or recovery of personal property valued up to $2,000.
		The papers will be returned to court with the deputy sheriff's or private process server's written statement that the defendant was "not found" (that he or she was unable to serve the papers on the defendant).
		The plaintiff must certify to the court that at least ten days before the entry of default judgment, the plaintiff mailed to the defendant at his or her residence, by ordinary first-class mail, a copy of the civil warrant.
	www.courts.state.va.us /pamphlets/small_claims.html (2183 words)

	Small Claims Court (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		During 2004, the biggest source of complaints to the Small Claims Court related to the witholding of deposits by landlords on rental property.
		Claims can no longer be made in the Small Claims Court for the non-return of rent deposits - this is now handled by the Private Residential Tenancies Board.
		Claims cannot be made in the Small Claims Court for debts, personal injuries or breach of leasing agreements.
	www.oasis.gov.ie /justice/small_claims_court/small_claims_court.html (819 words)

	Small Claims Frequently Asked Questions
		Small claims matters are heard and decided by Magistrates who are lawyers appointed by the Chief Court Administrator.
		Small Claims case information may be searched by: docket number, party name, court calendar, attorney case list, attorney calendar, and attorney search.
		The data available displays information from Small Claims cases including all actions, except libel and slander, where the money damages claimed are not in excess of $5,000, or, in the case of security deposit claims only, a doubled amount not in excess of $10,000.
	www.jud.state.ct.us /faq/smallclaims.html (1849 words)

	Maine Judicial Branch : Small Claims Court
		The "jurisdiction" of a court is the authority of the court to hear and decide a particular type of case.
		The judge has the discretion to admit all evidence that he or she believes is relevant and has probative value; the technical rules of evidence do not apply in small claims actions.
		Small claims forms and handbooks are available at the clerk's office at all Maine District Court locations.
	www.courts.state.me.us /mainecourts/smallclaims (332 words)

	BBC - The Law Essential Guides - Small Claims Court (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The idea was that a claim would be heard by a judge in chambers, with the parties presenting their cases in person.
		The most common types of claim are for accidents at work, tripping and slipping in the street, injuries through sports activities, injuries by animals (being bitten by a dog for instance), accidents in the home and negligence by a doctor or dentist.
		If any part of the claim is disputed, the matter goes to a Court hearing where the evidence is heard in informal surroundings, usually around the table in the judge's chambers.
	www.bbc.co.uk /crime/law/smallclaimscourt.shtml (813 words)

	Austin Tenants' Council - Small Claims Court
		A minor may use the court by having a parent, relative, or “next friend” over the age of 18 go with him/her to file a claim and later go with him/her to the trial.
		The Court has the power to enter judgment against the defendant if he/she is present in the state of Texas or makes his/her permanent home in the state.
		A small claim is normally filed in the court of the precinct which covers the area where the defendant lives.
	www.housing-rights.org /small_claims.html (2886 words)

	Small Claims Court (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Small claims courts are designed to operate informally and without attorneys present.
		After you have filed your claim, the court will notify the other party that you have filed a claim against them and the date they are to be in court.
		Remember, a small claims case will be heard by a judge or attorney magistrate; you have no right to a jury trial, and the hearing will not be recorded.
	courts.co.calhoun.mi.us /book016.htm (1773 words)

	Small Claims Court (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Small claims court is a division of the district court.
		Small claims cases should be filed either in the county where the cause of action arose or in the county where the defendant resides.
		Many courts are offering mediation as an alternative to filing a small claims case.
	courts.co.calhoun.mi.us /ctinf005.htm (475 words)

	Court Services Branch - Small Claims Information
		Small claims court is a court of law, but it's not designed for lawyers.
		It's meant to be a "do-it-yourself" kind of court, where ordinary people can handle their own cases, whichever side they're on.
		Small claims court is a place where people can go to settle their differences in cases worth anywhere up to $25,000.
	www.ag.gov.bc.ca /courts/civil/smallclaims (56 words)

	Small Claims Court (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Small Claims Court is a special proceeding designed to resolve disputes involving suits for money damages of $1.00 to $5,000 with less formality than a regular court proceeding.
		In Clark County, small claims are heard in the justice courts of Las Vegas, Henderson and North Las Vegas.
		Small Claims Court does not require the filing of a formal complaint as in a normal lawsuit.
	www.clarkcountylegal.com /small_claims_court.htm (1967 words)

	North Carolina Magistrates Association - Small Claims Court
		Small Claims Court is part of the North Carolina court system where people settle disputes regarding property or money worth $5,000 or less.
		When a case is settled out of court, the plaintiff should notify the clerk of court so that the case is dismissed.
		Write what your claim is and your answer to what the plaintiff says under the heading "Answer and Counterclaim." Take the written answer and counterclaim to the clerk of court on or before the day of your trial.
	www.aoc.state.nc.us /magistrate/small_claims.htm (6833 words)

	Small Claims Court
		In the City of New York, the Small Claims Court is part of the Civil Court of the City of New York.
		Some courts permit adjournments to be requested by mail or by telephone (adjournments by telephone are not available in New York City or Nassau and Suffolk Counties), and you should contact the court to find out the method of adjournment.
		The court has the power, before entering a judgment, to examine the defendant, to order the defendant to disclose his or her assets and to restrain the defendant from disposing of those assets.
	www.townofesperance.org /small.htm (4806 words)

	Small Claims Court -- Texas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		You cannot use a small claims court to file for a divorce, guardianship, name change, or bankruptcy, or to ask for an emergency court order.
		A minor may use the court by having a parent, relative, or “next friend” over 18 years old accompany him to file a claim and later to go to trial.
		If you are sued in small claims court, but you believe that the other party is the one at fault, you can countersue if your claim arises out of the same event or transaction.
	library.law.smu.edu /resguide/smclaims.htm (910 words)

	Small Claims Court
		Small claims court is part of the District Court Division.
		The principal relief sought in small claims court is money, the recovery of specific personal property, or summary ejectment (eviction).
		A person who loses in small claims court may appeal for a trial by jury before a judge in District Court.
	www.nccourts.org /Courts/Trial/SClaims (112 words)

	People's Lawyer--Small Claims Court
		Small claims court is the real "People's Court." Small claims court provides a place where you can go to get back money that someone owes you.
		The purpose of small claims court is to provide an informal, uncomplicated proceeding to resolve small disputes which do not involve enough money to warrant the expense of formal litigation.
		There is only one major restriction in small claims court, the amount involved cannot exceed $5,000.
	www.law.uh.edu /peopleslawyer/smallclaims/homepage.html (147 words)

	Small Claims Court
		Since the small claims process is so cheap and easy, small claims actions therefore can give artists the ability to apply real pressure even if there is only few hundred dollars at stake.
		Unfortunately, the fifty states vary considerably in what they allow to be sued over, where the suit must be brought, how much can be sued for, and how formal the process is. A few states require that the defendant be a state resident or have a place of business within the state.
		Also, you will not be able to sue for copyright infringement because that is a federal law and there is no such thing as a federal small claims court.
	www.starvingartistslaw.com /disputes/small_claims_court.htm (396 words)

	Small Claims Court
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		No one has ever lost in small claims court with this information and I don’t think you will either.
	www.small-claims-court.org (758 words)

	Ministry of the Attorney General - How to Make Small Claims Court Work for You (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Please note that effective April 2, 2001, the monetary jurisdiction of the Small Claims Court has increased to $10,000.
		What kinds of claims are dealt with in Small Claims Court?
		What help is available to me to sue in Small Claims Court?
	www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca /english/courts/scc/sccbook.asp (231 words)

	compactlaw.co.uk - Guide to Small Claims in the County Court and how to bring or defend a small claim
		Can someone else represent me in the Small Claims Court, other than a solicitor ?
		What sort of Claims can I bring in the Small Claims Court ?
		What if I don't want my claim to be heard by the Small Claims Court ?
	www.compactlaw.co.uk /tiscali/smc.html (114 words)

	Ministry of the Attorney General - Small Claims Court
		Location: Home → Court Services → Small Claims Court → Small Claims Court
		Before Making a Claim in Small Claims Court
		How to Make Small Claims Court Work for You
	www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca /english/courts/scc (128 words)

	Marion County Small Claims Court (Lawrence Division) Judge Terry Hursh (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Marion County Small Claims Court (Lawrence Division) Judge Terry Hursh
		It is our hope that on-line access to the Court will inform you about our Court and enable you to conduct business more conveniently with Court personnel.
		©1999-2006 [ Marion County Small Claims Court, Lawrence Division ]
	www.small-claims-court.com (47 words)

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