Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court [Paperback]

Ralph Warner (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0873378652 | ISBN-13: 978-0873378659 | Publication Date: January 15, 2003 | Edition: 9th

Go after the money that's owed you -- represent yourself in small claims court and win!

Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court gives you the step-by-step instructions and plain-English legal information you need to bring or defend a case with maximum success. From preparing evidence and witnesses to making a presentation in court, you'll learn how to:

*decide if you have a good case
*determine how much to sue for
*write your demand letter
*mediate a settlement before it goes to court
*file and serve papers
*prepare and present a winning case

Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court gives you down-to-earth examples of common cases, including:

*auto repair
*rental deposit
*auto warranty
*property damage
*small business disputes

Updated and revised to reflect the latest in the law, the 9th edition covers small claims court procedures in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Step-by-step advice on how to prepare your case, how to file it, and how to collect if you win... -- Associated Press

This user friendly guide walks you through the halls of justice and show you how to argue your case effectively. -- Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine

Warner’s book takes you by the hand through all the potential pitfalls of trying your own case. -- Los Angeles Times

From the Publisher

The closest thing to having an attorney in small claims court! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Nolo.com; 9th edition (January 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873378652
• ISBN-13: 978-0873378659
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,402,707 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court (7 ed), August 2, 2000

By 

Jeanne F. Stott, Esq. (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court (Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court National Edition) (Paperback)

As Small Claims Legal Advisor for the Superior Court, County of San Francisco, for nearly 19 years, I recommend this book to anyone who needs nationwide information on small claims court. Why research each state individually when you can have it in one book?

Jeanne F. Stott

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference book for anyone., July 1, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court (6th ed) (Paperback)

We are owners of a small business and recently we lost our bookkeeper/receptionist after 10 years. I have had to take over collections. This book was of great help to someone who has never gone to court. The book covers both sides of a court claim. This gives you a feel of possible ways the defendant will react and how they might present evidence. I also have had to go to Debtor's Court and the book explained all the rights and thing I should ask for inorder to get the money that is owed to our busines. It covers general information for all state on laws on how long to have to refile etc. Great book for any small business owners who have to deal with the small claims court systems. Five Stars for great reference book to have in your office!!!!!!

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Reference Book On Small Claims Court, January 8, 2005

By 

G. Reid (Roseland, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court (National) (Paperback)

This book has information on how to prepare your case, win in court and collect your money. You can learn how to determine the damages, mediate the settlement, write a demand letter, file and serve papers, prepare for court and collect your money when you win. A big plus, this book includes information for all 50 States. For 24-hour access to straightforward legal solutions check out www.nolo.com. The author, Ralph Warner, helped found Nolo in 1971, and is one of the recognized pioneers of the self-help law movement.

Keep in mind that on some smaller cases you have no choice but to work the case without a lawyer since the amount of money involved may not be enough to cover the expense of an attorney. This book will be a lifesaver.