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There are several ways to collect your judgment. You may be able to get the losing party to pay you voluntarily either all at one time or in installments. If he/she will not pay you voluntarily, you may start collection proceedings on forms provided by the Clerk of the Small Claims Court.

In Small Claims Court plaintiffs act as their own attorney unless they choose to retain an attorney to represent them. The plaintiff must complete all forms and present their own evidence in court. The Court provides all forms necessary for the filing of a small claims case.

Claims to recover money for breach of a written promise to pay must be filed within ten years from the date of the breach of the written promise. The time periods for other types of actions vary, however, you generally have two years to file a claim. To be safe, you should file your claim as soon as possible.

Any person or business with a civil claim that DOES NOT EXCEED $5,000.00 may bring a suit in small claims court. The $5,000.00 limit does not include court costs and interest on the $5,000.00 which the judge may award you.

1. In Small Claims Court plaintiffs act as their own attorney unless they choose to retain an attorney to represent them. The plaintiff must complete all forms and present their own evidence in court. The Court provides all forms necessary for the filing of a small claims case.

The Court requires a civil cover sheet (available from the Clerk's Office) and a complaint that includes an original signature and your address. You must also either pay the filing fee or request the Court to allow you to file the case without paying the filing fee.