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How to File a Small Claims Countersuit

If you think the person suing you ("the Plaintiff") owes you money instead, you can file a countersuit (also known as a defendant’s...

What Does it Mean to Appear Pro Se in Court?

If you find yourself in the situation where you need to go to court but cannot afford an attorney, you may be able to represent yourself....

Prepare for Your Small Claims Court Hearing

You have been sued, you have put together your evidence and witnesses, and now you have to prepare for your trial hearing. This is the...

Prepare for Your Small Claims Court Hearing

After filing the claim and serving the other party, you now have to prepare for your trial hearing. This is the last and most important...

Witnesses in Small Claims Court

Parties in small claims courts have the right to give evidence in their case via testimony by a witness. But just because you can do...

4 Legal Elements of a Breach of Contract Case

Before you go to court, you need to know what kind of case type you have. Different case types have different legal elements. Start with...

Recoverable Small Claims Court Expenses

The person or entity that wins a court case is the “prevailing party”. They have the right to recover, from the losing party, money...

How to Write an Opening Statement

An opening statement is a concise and to-the-point summary informing the judge: What the case is about. What you are intending to prove....

Is my defendant a person, sole proprietor, or a business?

A defendant within a case can be a person, a sole proprietor, or a business. It is important to correctly identify the type because it...

How to Challenge a Court Venue

I am being sued and the venue or jurisdiction is wrong. "Venue" refers to the specific court in which your case is heard, whereas...

Change a Small Claims Hearing Date

If you were sued in small claims court (defendant), or if you have already filed your claim in small claims court (plaintiff), you will...

How to Impeach the Other Party?

To impeach someone in small claims court is to challenge that person’s honesty before the judge, so that the judge decides to put less...

How to Convert Non-Monetary Damages

Get damages for the difference you actually paid versus what you would have paid under your agreement. ($ you paid to replace the...

3 Key Details for Suing a Business

If your dispute is against a business, you will need to provide three pieces of information: 1. Business Name Businesses typically use...

How to Calculate the Interest You are Owed

If you are owed money, you may be able to include interest in the amount that is owed to you! Typically interest is accrued after a...