by Ralph Warner
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The only guide to small claims court that provides insights from judges.
Smart preparation for your day in small claims court can make the difference between writing a check and receiving one.
Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court provides the information, tips and strategies you need to sue someone successfully, or put up a winning defense. Find out how to:
write a demand letter
file and serve papers
prepare a winning presentation
prepare evidence
line up persuasive witnesses
figure out your damages
mediate a settlement
collect money when you win
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
The 12th edition is completely updated by a state-by-state appendix of small claims rules, including increases of limits on how much people can sue for, an expanded discussion of mediation, and more advice from real judges and commissioners.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
 An absolute "must-have" legal reference, particularly for home and business owners., 2006-11-05
Written by Attorney Ralph Warner, Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court is the updated eleventh edition of an absolutely indispensable guide for anyone involved as a plaintiff or defendant in a small claims court case. Chapters walk the reader through how to write a demand letter, file and serve papers, prepare evidence, secure appropriate witnesses, figure out damages, mediate a settlement, collect money after winning a case, and much more. Written expressly for lay readers, Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court is as straightforward and easy-to-understand as a legal guide can be, and the eleventh edition now includes the most current procedures in the small claims courts in all states and Washington D.C., as well as practical advice from judges who have seen everything. An absolute "must-have" legal reference, particularly for home and business owners.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
A Good Reference Book On Small Claims Court, 2005-01-09
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.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court (7 ed), 2000-08-02
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
16 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
 This book is very vague., 1999-03-30
This book skips all the important details, it is fine for someone who is NOT going to Small Claims Court. This book is useless to the person who IS being sued.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
Great reference book for anyone., 1998-07-02
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!!!!!!
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