Small Claims
General Info. Preparing Your Case
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| PREPARING YOUR CASE |
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| Organize your case before going to court. Plan what you will say and
organize your testimony and arguments so that the Judge will be able to understand clearly
what happened and why you have been injured or wronged. Keep in mind that you will have to
convince the Judge not only that you are right but that you are also entitled to a
specific sum of money from the defendant. Collect all documents related to your case; receipts, cancelled checks, estimates, bills, contracts, photos, etc. Line up your witnesses. You will not be allowed to tell the Judge what someone else (except the defendant) told you. That is called "Heresay" and may not be permitted in court. If a witness is reluctant to testify, you can have him/her subpoenaed. Subpoenas are arranged for at the Clerk’s Office (there is a fee of $6.00) and must be requested at least seven (7) days before the trial. |
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