In a small claims court case, it is the duty of the plaintiff (or the plaintiff’s legal representative, such as Legal Action) to personally deliver a copy of the claim to the defendant. Personal service ensures the appropriate party receives the claim.

Alternative methods are provided for by law in case such a personal delivery is not possible. These alternative methods will be covered in future posts, but until then, if you have any questions, please contact us and receive your free consultation.

Small claims court is an informal and inexpensive process for settling disputes. In order to keep the whole process simple, the court will only deal with property and monetary claims up to a certain limit. In the event your case exceeds those limits, you may still wish to use the small claims court for the easy, fast and cost-effective procedures used therein.

To do this, it simply involves waiving your right to any claim that falls beyond the limit of the small claims court. It is up to you to represent yourself or to get expert legal representation like Legal Action to assist you in complex cases. Contact us if you would like a legal opinion for your particular circumstance.