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...

A demand letter is a great way to show that you are serious about getting your money or property back. Sending a demand letter is easier...

Common Legal Terms: Plaintiff: the person who is suing (Example: If you have sued your neighbor for breach of contract then you are the...

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...

In this article we cover the three stages of successful suing someone in civil court (small claims court included!): Stage 1 – Prepare...

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

After attending your hearing, you may be wondering what the next steps are, as your hearing may not be the end of your case. Here are...

Small claims court handles cases that involve small amounts of money, usually limited to $10,000 or less. Small claims court can help you...

Each state has its own version of a small claims court. Small claims cases are usually civil litigations (where money is the source of...

Statute of limitation (SOL) refers to the time period within which certain kinds of legal action may be brought. Statutes of limitation...