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The small claims court is a special division of the general district court. The small claims court has jurisdiction (the authority to hear and decide a particular type of case) over civil cases in which the plaintiff is seeking a money judgment up to $5,000 or recovery of personal property valued up to $5,000.

A hearing shall be held by the court, as provided herein, and the court shall rule on any such motions not later than forty-five days after the date of judgment, not including the date of entry of such judgment.

To collect on the judgment, you must complete the following three tasks: Locate the debtor's assets (as many as possible) Attach the judgment to the assets by placing a lien on the assets (called a ?judgment lien?) Obtain the assets to satisfy the judgment (the process of liquidation or foreclosure).

Virginia will only allow a plaintiff to recover for an emotional injury if it is (1) accompanied by a physical injury; or (2) the result of intentional or reckless conduct. While some states allow for recovery for negligent infliction of emotional distress, Virginia does not permit this type of recovery.

If you wish to start a civil action in federal court, but do not have an attorney to represent you, you may bring your case on your own. Bringing a case on your own is called proceeding "pro se". The Western District of Virginia has prepared a Pro Se Handbook specifically for the pro se litigant.

Subject to the same rules as attorneys. When you represent yourself, you are obligated to follow the same procedural rules that professional attorneys are required to follow. Your inexperience or lack of knowledge may hurt you. In Virginia, you may be subject to the same ?sanctions? as if you were an attorney under Va.