Do I need a solicitor for small claims court?

Small claims are sometimes called ‘money claims’. They’re meant to be simple, so you probably don’t need a solicitor. If you decide you want help with your claim, you can: get help from your nearest Citizens Advice – they can advise you about your case and how much you could claim.

Can a person go to Small Claims Court?

Anyone who is owed money or has a claim against someone else of R15 000,00 or less, provided the person is not a “juristic person” (such as Companies, Close Corporations and Associations), can approach the Small Claims Court for relief.

How to file small claims in New Hampshire?

In New Hampshire, disputes of less than $7,500 and not involving real estate may be resolved in small claims court. You file a small claim in district or municipal court with the court clerk. If there are multiple persons involved, there may be additional filing charges.

Who is excluded from small claims court system?

Small claims legislation specifically excludes, as claimants, juristic persons, such as companies, close corporations, bodies corporate, incorporated partnerships and trusts (which are regarded as juristic persons in some circumstances).

When to go to Small Claims Court in SA?

Contact the person with whom you have a dispute in person, in writing or telephonically and ask them to settle your claim. If the person owing your money has not paid the claim in 14 days, go to the small claims court with:

Can a lawyer represent you in Small Claims Court?

Although not required in Small Claims Court, any persons or businesses involved in the proceedings may be represented by a lawyer if they wish. Another aspect of a small claims proceeding is that a judge may ask to hear any evidence deemed relevant and proper, since the technical rules of evidence do not apply in a small claims proceeding.

Can a small claim be filed in Superior Court?

Another aspect of a small claims proceeding is that a judge may ask to hear any evidence deemed relevant and proper, since the technical rules of evidence do not apply in a small claims proceeding. If the claim would require the court to decide ownership of real estate, it must be filed in the Superior Court and may not be filed as a small claim.

In New Hampshire, disputes of less than $7,500 and not involving real estate may be resolved in small claims court. You file a small claim in district or municipal court with the court clerk. If there are multiple persons involved, there may be additional filing charges.

How much money can Small Claims Court Award?

Small Claims Court can award up to $7500 in damages (larger claims can be heard, but the maximum that can be awarded is $7500). Although not required in Small Claims Court, any persons or businesses involved in the proceedings may be represented by a lawyer if they wish.