Download or read book Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court written by Cara O'Neill and published by Nolo. This book was released on 2022-03-29 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You don't need a lawyer to win in small claims court if you know how to prepare and present your case. Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court provides the information, tips, and strategies you need to sue someone successfully or to put up a winning defense in any state. Find out how to: file and serve papers mediate an out-of-court settlement prepare evidence to support your case decide the amount to sue for line up persuasive witnesses present a winning case, and collect money when you win. The updated 19th edition includes the latest procedures for small claims courts in every state, sample letters, legal forms, and more.