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Lawyer.com's Small Claims Service helps you start a small claims procedure in your state.

What is a Small Claims Court?

Small claims court allows you to take your own case to court for amounts generally less than $5,000, although it can vary by state. Individuals or businesses can take cases to small claims and a lawyer is not required.

Small claims court procedures vary slightly by state so review the information for your state.

Why would I take someone to Small Claims

If the amount of your claim is small - generally under $5000.

Examples of the types of disputes that are handled by small claims courts include:

• Breach of warranty
• Failure to pay for a product or service
• Failure to provide a product or service that's been paid for
• Debt collection

What are the basic steps to file a Small Claims case?

• Make sure that the case is eligible to be filed in small claims court(s)
• Fill out the necessary paperwork and pay the filing fee. You'll also have to pay to have the claim delivered to the party you're suing
• Gather paperwork, evidence, witnesses and everything you need to present your case

Related Resources on Lawyers.com^sm

• Small Claims Court Terms
• Small Claims Court in Your State
• US Small Claims Court
• Your Small Business and Small Claims Court
• Success in Small Claims Court
• Small Claims forum