Succeeding in Florida's Small Claims Courts Without a Lawyer
Succeeding in Florida's Small Claims Courts Without a Lawyer

Author: Kurt E Lee Esq

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2014-09-22

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 9781500499303

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Although small claims court is a simplified civil proceeding, the rules and requirements are still daunting if you're facing the prospect without an attorney. Written by two actively practicing lawyers, Succeeding In Florida's Small Claims Courts Without A Lawyer will walk you through the entire process, with each step thoroughly explained and supported by applicable rules and case law. Plaintiffs will learn: Where to file actions What must be set forth in the statement of claim How claims are filed Defendants will discover: How to assert defenses When to assert defenses, counterclaims, and third-party complaints What to prepare for at the pretrial conference In addition, up-to-date forms, official rules, and contact information for the clerks of court in each Florida county are included in the appendix. While this invaluable book focuses on helping small-business owners and individuals appearing in small claims court without an attorney, it also discusses when to consult a lawyer and whether a small claims case should be commenced in the first place. So whether you are considering taking action or you are already involved in a civil dispute, let Succeeding In Florida's Small Claims Courts Without A Lawyer show you the way forward.

Small Claims Court Guide for Florida
Small Claims Court Guide for Florida

Author: Luke S. Brown

Publisher: Bellingham, Wash. ; North Vancouver, B.C. : Self-Counsel Press

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 9780889087804

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Small Claims Court was created to allow people pursue their cases without an attorney. But, without guidance, you can risk not presenting your case to the best advantage. With the help of this step-by-step guide, you can enter the courtroom with confidence and argue your case clearly and powerfully. Whether you are suing or defending, this book will take you through the Florida Small Claims Court system, from filing a complaint to collecting your judgment.Includes all sample forms, plus details on: -- Resolving a dispute without going to court -- Types of cases handled by the Small Claims Court -- Steps to take if you are being sued -- Preparing for trial -- Appealing a Small Claims Court judgment

The Complete Small Claims Court Guide - Winning Without a Lawyer
The Complete Small Claims Court Guide - Winning Without a Lawyer

Author: Joseph Tanner

Publisher: Green Initiative

Published: 2013-02-02

Total Pages: 58

ISBN-13:

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This guide is arranged chronologically and will take you step by step through the entire process of suing an individual or a company in small claims court to get the compensation you deserve. You will learn about the Small Claims Court system and how to go about filing your complaint. You will also learn about how to prepare for your case, what to and what not to do in court and how to collect compensation from the individual or company you sue. Table of Contents What Are You Going To Learn? Your Main Objectives What If You Don’t Win in Small Claims Court? Research, Execute & Prepare What is a Small Claims Court? How Much Can You Sue for and When Can You File? Where to File? Some Additional Tips on Where to File Don’t be Afraid of Making Mistakes Considering the Small Claims Court Try to Resolve Your Issue on Your Own First How to Resolve Your Issue? Make Google Your Best Friend Spend Time on the Company Website Why Is It Important to Research the Company Online? Make Your Intentions Clear & File a Complaint Letter The Statute of Limitations Do You Have a Case Worthy of Pursuit? Ready to File? Naming Companies & Individuals Involved Execution – The Nitty Gritty Grungy Work Where to Get Complaint Forms? Additional Forms What to Fill In the Plaintiff Section? What to Fill In the Defendant Section? Address the Complaint to Registered Agents What Are You Seeking? Filing Your Complaint Paperwork & Dealing With Clerks Who Serves the Agent? What if the Defendant Ignores Your Efforts? Settling Your Case Default Judgment Getting a Court Date What If the Defendant Sues You Back? Preparing For The Judge Advanced Preparation Arranging Your Witnesses Arranging for Court Reporters Before You Leave the Court after Your First Visit What if You Have an Emergency on Your Hearing Date? Your Behavior in Court What to Expect When Called to Present Your Case What to Do When the Defendant Presents their Side? Concluding the Court Hearing When Do You Find Out About the Decision? What If You Don’t Agree With the Court’s Decision? Appealing the Court’s Decision What You Should Know About Appealing? Compensation Options Conclusion Notes

Small Claims Court Without a Lawyer
Small Claims Court Without a Lawyer

Author: Wanda K. Wilber

Publisher: Sourcebooks

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13:

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Presents step-by-step instructions on finding one's way through the small claims court system, including filing a lawsuit, serving a summons, preliminary hearings, garnishing wages, and placing liens.

Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court
Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court

Author: Ralph E. Warner

Publisher: NOLO

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13:

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Proper preparation of your Small Claims Court action can make the difference between receiving a check and writing one. This widely applauded book gives you step-by-step information on how to bring or defend your case with maximum success.

How to Win in Small Claims Court in California
How to Win in Small Claims Court in California

Author: Royce Orleans Hurst

Publisher: Sphinx Publishing

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13:

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With the information, forms and instructions in this book, anyone with a claim under $5,000 can bring their own lawsuit to California's Small Claims Court. This book discusses such matters as filing a case, defending a lawsuit. settling, presenting a case, expert witnesses, the rules of evidence, collecting a judgment, and countersuing and cross claiming against a third party.

Small Claims Manual
Small Claims Manual

Author: Government of Indiana

Publisher:

Published: 2021-06-17

Total Pages: 39

ISBN-13:

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This book has the latest procedures for getting the small claims in the state of Indiana

The Complete Small Claims Court Guide
The Complete Small Claims Court Guide

Author: Green Initiatives

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781311106582

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This guide is arranged chronologically and will take you step by step through the entire process of suing an individual or a company in small claims court to get the compensation you deserve.You will learn about the Small Claims Court system and how to go about filing your complaint. You will also learn about how to prepare for your case, what to and what not to do in court and how to collect compensation from the individual or company you sue.Table of ContentsWhat Are You Going To Learn?Your Main ObjectivesWhat If You Don't Win in Small Claims Court?Research, Execute & PrepareWhat is a Small Claims Court?How Much Can You Sue for and When Can You File?Where to File?Some Additional Tips on Where to FileDon't be Afraid of Making MistakesConsidering the Small Claims CourtTry to Resolve Your Issue on Your Own FirstHow to Resolve Your Issue?Make Google Your Best FriendSpend Time on the Company WebsiteWhy Is It Important to Research the Company Online?Make Your Intentions Clear & File a Complaint LetterThe Statute of LimitationsDo You Have a Case Worthy of Pursuit?Ready to File?Naming Companies & Individuals InvolvedExecution - The Nitty Gritty Grungy WorkWhere to Get Complaint Forms?Additional FormsWhat to Fill In the Plaintiff Section?What to Fill In the Defendant Section?Address the Complaint to Registered AgentsWhat Are You Seeking?Filing Your Complaint Paperwork & Dealing With ClerksWho Serves the Agent?What if the Defendant Ignores Your Efforts?Settling Your CaseDefault JudgmentGetting a Court DateWhat If the Defendant Sues You Back?Preparing For The JudgeAdvanced PreparationArranging Your WitnessesArranging for Court ReportersBefore You Leave the Court after Your First VisitWhat if You Have an Emergency on Your Hearing Date?Your Behavior in CourtWhat to Expect When Called to Present Your CaseWhat to Do When the Defendant Presents their Side?Concluding the Court HearingWhen Do You Find Out About the Decision?What If You Don't Agree With the Court's Decision?Appealing the Court's DecisionWhat You Should Know About Appealing?Compensation OptionsConclusionNotes