TACKLING THE SMALL CLAIMS PROCESS
Part 1: What You Should Know Before Filing In Small Claims Court
What Are Small Claims Courts?
Making a Good Faith Effort
Do I have a case that's worth my time and effort?
To Be or Not to Be in Small Claims Court
I'm ready to file. Who do I sue?
I have my defendant. Where should I sue?
Beware of the Statute of Limitations
PART 2: BREAKING THROUGH THE RED TAPE: FILLING OUT SMALL CLAIMS FORMS
Drafting My Complaint
What Other Forms Do I Need?
Filing My Complaint
What Happens Next?
PART 3: MAKING
THE MOST OF YOUR DAY IN COURT
All I Have To Do Now Is Show Up Right?
It's The Day Of The Hearing! It's Time To Panic!
Courtroom Tips
The Hearing
Judgment And Post-Judgment:
PICKING THE RIGHT STATE FOR YOUR CLAIM
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
SAMPLE SMALL CLAIMS FORMS
California Small Claims Forms
Filing by Individual Plaintiffs
SC-100: Plaintiff's Claim and Order to Go to Small Claims Court
MC-031: Declaration for additional information
Filings by Individual(s) and a Business
SC-100: Plaintiff's claim and Order to Go to Small Claims Court
Form MC-031 for Additional Information
SC-103: Fictitious Business Name
Additional Useful Information:
Instructions For Filing The Plaintiff's Claim Forms
SC-104B: What is "Proof of Service?"
SC-104C: How to Serve a Business
Sample Proof of Service
SC-104: Proof of Service
SC-104A: Proof of Mailing
Florida Small Claims Forms
Individual Plaintiff(s) Filing:
Statement of Claim
Witness Subpoena
Affidavit of Amount Due
Satisfaction of Judgment
Sole Proprietorship Filing:
Statement of Claim
Witness Subpoena
Affidavit of Amount Due
Satisfaction of Judgment
Additional Useful Information:
How To File Suit In Summary Claims Court
New York City Small Claims Forms
Individual Plaintiff(s) Filing:
Small Claims Part Statement of Claim
CIV-GP-II: Affidavit Of Service by Mail
CIV-SC063-i: Affidavit Of Service of an Information Subpoena
Sole Proprietorship Filing:
Small Claims Part Statement of Claim
CIV-GP-II: Affidavit Of Service by Mail
CIV-SC063-i: Affidavit Of Service of an Information Subpoena
Additional Useful Information:
Instructions for Filing a Small Claims/Commercial Claims Action
CIV-SC-63: Instructions for Service of an Information Subpoena (CIV-SC-63)
RESOURCES
Useful Resources:
Domestic Airlines Resources
International Airlines Resources
Guide to Finding and Understanding your Corporate Defendant
Write Your
Congressman