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Small Claims
What is Small Claims Court?
Small Claims Court is a special court
where
disputes are resolved quickly and inexpensively.
The rules are simple and informal.
The person
who sues is the plaintiff. The person who is sued is the defendant. In Small Claims Court, you may ask a lawyer
for advice before you go to court,
but neither
party can have a lawyer in court. Your
claim
cannot be for more than $5000. If you
have
a claim for more than this amount,
you may
sue in the Civil Division of the Superior
Court or you may sue in the Small Claims
Court and give up your right to any
amount
over $5000. You cannot file more than
two
cases in Small Claims Court for more
than
$2500 each during a calendar year.
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