Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court

By Cara O'Neill Attorney

Win your small claims case

You don't need a lawyer to succeed in small claims court if you know how to present your own case. Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court provides the information, tips, and strategies needed to sue someone successfully or put up a winning defense. Find out how to:

assess your case's value
mediate an out-of-court settlement
file and serve papers
gather supporting evidence
line up persuasive witnesses
present a convincing case, and
collect money when you win.

You'll find instructions for following the latest small claims court procedures and detailed explanations of the legal requirements for many common lawsuits.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1413333443
• ISBN13: 9781413333442
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: NOLO
• Length: 384 Pages