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Who Pays Court Costs and Fees?: The usual rule in most cases is that the losing party will pay the other side’s costs of bringing the claim to court. The situation in small claims… [1028 views in Apr]
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How Court Papers and Documents are Served: It is a fundamental principle of justice that a party is entitled to know the nature of the case against him. Further, whenever a party on… [402 views in Apr]
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An Example of a Witness Statement: The strict rules on preparing witness statements do not apply to small claims hearings. A judge will not expect a litigant in person to produce… [370 views in Apr]
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What are the Rules on Court Evidence?: The strict rules of evidence do not apply to hearings in the small claims court. The intention is that litigants in person will find the small… [276 views in Apr]
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How Can I Dissolve A Joint Property Ownership?: There are two different forms of joint property ownership. Both are described as tenancies even though the property is owned and… [266 views in Apr]
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What if the Other Party Makes a Counterclaim?: There are several different ways that a defendant can respond when a claim is issued against him: Do nothing at all – the claimant… [184 views in Apr]
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