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Can you sue someone for owing money?

Can you sue someone for owing money?

If someone owes you $10,000 or less, then you can sue in a California small claims court. If you are owed more than $10,000, you can still sue in small claims, but you have to waive any additional amount you are owed. You would like to sue in small claims but the limit is $10,000.

Can you sue someone who owes you money?

Small claims court keeps things simple. This is particularly helpful for people struggling to collect money they’re owed. With that said, filing a lawsuit with small claims court still requires you to do some research, prepare your case, and follow a specific process.

What should I do if someone owes me money?

If someone owes you money and you haven’t had any success getting this person or company to pay you can start a court case. When you start the court case you are the plaintiff. The person you sue is called the defendant.

What happens if you sue more than one person?

You may start the case against more than one defendant as long as the reasons you are suing them are connected. If you win the case you will be able to get a judgment against the defendant. Then you can collect the money you are owed. If you are owed rent money, or maintenance or child support, this is not the right section for you.

What’s the name of the person who owes you money?

The person you sue is called the defendant. You may start the case against more than one defendant as long as the reasons you are suing them are connected. If you win the case you will be able to get a judgment against the defendant. Then you can collect the money you are owed.

Small claims court keeps things simple. This is particularly helpful for people struggling to collect money they’re owed. With that said, filing a lawsuit with small claims court still requires you to do some research, prepare your case, and follow a specific process.

If someone owes you money and you haven’t had any success getting this person or company to pay you can start a court case. When you start the court case you are the plaintiff. The person you sue is called the defendant.

When to file a lawsuit for money owed?

You want to make sure you’re suing the right person using his or her correct legal name, and including all required parties. For example, if you live in a community property state and the person who owes you money is married, you must sue both the person and his or her spouse.

You may start the case against more than one defendant as long as the reasons you are suing them are connected. If you win the case you will be able to get a judgment against the defendant. Then you can collect the money you are owed. If you are owed rent money, or maintenance or child support, this is not the right section for you.