Small Claims Law and Legal Definition
Small claims under a certain dollar amount, which varies by jurisdiction, may be brought in small claims court, a division of most municipal, city or other lowest local courts. Small claims courts can only award a money judgment, not equitable remedies like eviction. In small claims court, attorneys may not represent clients, the filing fee is low, there is no jury, the procedure is fairly informal, each side has a short time to present his/her case. Any appeal must be made in a higher court. Small claims court is a quick, inexpensive way to settle eligible legal disputes.
Legal Definition list
- Small Claim Actions
- Small Business Technology Transfer Program
- Small Business Subcontractor
- Small Business Related Security
- Small Business Owned and Controlled by Veterans
- Small Claims
- Small Claims Court
- Small Companies Risk [Mutual Funds]
- Small Conduit Hydroelectric Facility
- Small Disadvantaged Business Concern
- Small Disadvantaged Businesses
