The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) is concerned at the shortage of commissioners in the small claims courts around the country. Attorneys are, therefore, urged to make themselves available to serve on a pro bono basis as small claims court commissioners.Whittle...
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Small claims court is a legal court of law designed to resolve disputes involving small amounts of money in an expeditious manner. Unlike other legal courts, small claims court does not operate by formal rules of evidence, and attorneys are (generally) not utilized. Instead, plaintiffs and ...
Either the winner or loser in small claims court may appeal the decision of the small claims court to the local district court for a trial de novo within thirty days. Interestingly, Utah Rule of Small Claims Procedure 1(b) provides that the Utah Rules of Small Claims Procedure “apply to ...
Attorneys:Not allowed unless attorney represents self or as full-time employee of partnership or corporation involved in the case. If attorney appears, other side may also have attorney. Transfer:If defendant counterclaims for more than $5,000 or wants to use an attorney, case tried under regul...
Do I need to hire an attorney?I have a case but am not sure if I should hire an attorney. This article debunks the myths that most people have regarding attorneys and small claims court cases. Small Claims Court for Your County
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How the Hearing Date Is Selected:The hearing date is set by the court. Attorney Representation Rule:Attorneys are allowed. Attorney representation is mandatory for assignees. Special Provisions Regarding Transfer or Jurisdiction of Cases:If either side requests a jury trial or if the defendant files...
A service where one of our attorneys will write and send your demand letter for you. Review our pricing page. Small Claims FAQs How long does the small claims process take? In California: Small claims hearings are normally scheduled30-75 daysafter the lawsuit is filed. ...
8. Present Your Case in Court Small claim courts are designed to help people settle disputes without hiring a lawyer. However, most courts allow attorneys to represent the parties, so don’t be surprised if you get to court and see an attorney there to represent the defendant. If the defen...