Book description
Real advice you can trust and use in small claims court
When every other method to collect has failed, a small claim is the
right remedy to seek. If you're looking at either prosecuting or
defending in a small claims court, with or without an attorney, the
information presented in Filing & Winning Small Claims For
Dummies is indispensable.
The nuances of small claims courts vary from state to state, but the
basic approach in preparing and presenting a small claims case is
extremely uniform no matter where you are. Regardless of state or
circumstance, you can find, trust, and use the info in Filing &
Winning Small Claims For Dummies to prepare yourself for your
court date. You'll find everything you need to know, from establishing
a small claims case; settling or mediating a dispute; the fees,
applications, and other paperwork you'll encounter ??? and everything
in between.
- Includes a state-by-state appendix with the most current
information and resources on specific laws, statues, dollar
limits, and procedures
- Offers practical information on securing witnesses and experts
- Complemented with real-world examples of small claims court cases
If you're headed to small claims court, either as a plaintiff or a
defendant, you'll want Filing & Winning Small Claims For
Dummies in your corner!
Hon. Philip S. Straniere was named an Acting Justice of the New York
State Supreme Court in 2004 and is currently the Supervising Judge of
Civil Court, Richmond County, New York. Prior to going on the bench he
was in private practice for over 20 years.
