Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court - 20th Edition by Cara O'Neill (Paperback)

About the Book

Written in an easy-to-understand manner, Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court provides step-by-step instructions for preparing and defending small claims cases without a lawyer.

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

Author comment: Preparing for a small claims matter doesn't have to be overly stressful. Written with both plaintiffs and defendants in mind, you'll find the easy-to-follow instructions in Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court will help you present your case with confidence.

"Useful advice... for anyone trying to get money back." Money Magazine

"Walks you through the halls of small justice and explains how to file a claim, figure damages and argue your case effectively." Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine

"Step-by-step advice on how to prepare your case, how to file it, and perhaps most importantly, how to collect if you win..." Associated Press