Suing Someone In Small Claims
Filing Your Small Claims Case
A step-by-step guide to filing and serving your small claims complaint.
In this section, you will learn how to demand payment from a defendant, fill out, file and serve a small claims complaint, and prepare for trial.
Serving Your Small Claims Complaint
Learn the requirements for “serving” (delivering) your small claims complaint to the party you are suing, including tips on:
- How to serve individuals;
- How to serve businesses; and
- What to do if you are unable to serve your complaint.
Responding To A Small Claims Counterclaim
Learn what you can do if the person you are suing turns around and sues you, including how to file a response to a Small Claims Counterclaim.
Obtaining A Small Claims Default Judgment
Find out what happens if the person you are suing fails to show up at the small claims hearing or fails to defend himself in your case, including how to ask the court for a money judgment against them.
