What are the three tracks used for bringing a claim?

To facilitate these objectives, civil proceedings are allocated to one of three ‘tracks’ designed to deal with cases of different values and complexity:

• Small track.
• Fast track.
• Multi-track.

  How to find out if Small Claims Court is right for You?

  Review general information about small claims court and cases. And figure out if small claims is right for your situation using helpful resources. This information can help you decide if small claims is right for you, show you how to resolve your case without going to court, and more.

  What happens at a small claims court hearing?

  A plaintiff (claimant) files a statement of claim to the court and pays filing fees. The defendant (person being sued) receives a summons, an order to appear in court at a specific day and time. At the hearing, both parties present their case, and the small claims judge issues a judgment (legal opinion).

  Can a small business get money in Small Claims Court?

  Updated June 17, 2019. Small claims court is designed to help small business owners and individual citizens take a simple, small dollar amount case to court without having to pay costly legal fees and high court costs. While the small claims court process may be easy, getting the money if you win the judgment is not always a sure thing.

  What makes a case win in Small Claims Court?

  The key to winning in small claims court is usually good records. If you can prove that (a) the customer ordered the work or agreed to buy the product, and (b) that you delivered on the work or the product, you have a pretty strong case.

  Where can I find small claims court information?

  Most courts also have small claims information on their websites. Use the court locator box to find your court. Search by City, Town, Village, District or Civil Court. This guide will tell you everything you need to know about Small Claims Court cases outside New York City, Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

  When to bring a small claims case to court?

  Small Claims Small claims courts provide a simple, informal and inexpensive option for resolving cases where the claim is $7,000 or less. You may only bring a small claim in the court for the location where either the plaintiff or the defendant lives or has a place of business or employment.

  How to file an appeal in Small Claims Court?

  Prepare a written Notice of Appeal and file it with the district court. Serve a copy of that Notice on the other parties, and file acknowledgement or affidavit of service in district court. Pay to the district court a $20 transcript fee.

  How to contact Small Claims Court in Washington State?

  Contact your local district court; contact information may be located in your local phone book or at www.courts.wa.gov. First you will prepare a Notice of Small Claim form that is provided by the clerk. You are required to sign the Notice in the presence of the clerk, unless otherwise instructed by the court.