Small claims court is a civil court where you can sue someone for $10,000 or less. It has simplified rules and can go much faster than other types of cases.
The person bringing the claim is the plaintiff. The person being sued is the defendant. People, as well as companies and organizations, can sue and be sued in small claims court.
A plaintiff in small claims court can sue a defendant for a number of things, including:
- Unpaid rent
- Medical bills resulting from a car accident
- Not satisfying a contract
A plaintiff cannot bring a case in small claims court to:
- Get a service that is owed to them;
- Stop an action against them; or
- Get their property back
Many common small claims cases involve home improvements, car repairs, moving and storage companies, and landlord/tenant disputes over money.
For more information, please see the video on Going to small claims court.
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