In small claims court – or a local county or city courthouse that does not require legal representation to have a claim heard and decided by a judge – different rules apply according to state.

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Delaware does not have Small Claims Courts. Cases are heard by the Justice of the Peace. Note: This section outlines the special rules that apply to the small claims courts of all 50 states and ...

Chief Justice Menon was speaking at a symposium held at the State Courts to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Small Claims Tribunals. A commemorative publication tracing the evolution of the ...

“I asked them to please take me to small-claims court, and they’ve never contacted me,” Murray told The Wall Street Journal. Landlords are increasingly using credit reporting to collect ...

If you have a serious complaint about a company and are having difficulties getting it resolved, the small claims court may help. Our guides explain how the small claims court works and when it’s ...

Note: This section outlines the special rules that apply to the small claims courts of all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Filing fees are not listed because they vary greatly and change ...