This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
To begin an action in Small Claims Court, a person, or someone acting on his or her behalf, must come to the Small Claims Court Clerk's office in the proper county and fill out a statement of claim. To find out where the clerk's office is located in your county, click on Locations.
To begin an action in Small Claims Court, a person, or someone acting on his or her behalf, must come to the Small Claims Court Clerk's office in the proper county and fill out a statement of claim. To find out where the clerk's office is located in your county, click on Locations.
Write the Salutation If you are addressing it to a member of the court staff, type "Dear Ms. Smith:" and include a colon after the person's name. If you are addressing the letter generally, type "Dear Clerk of Court:" and include a colon after the last word.
Conclusion: Going to small claims court may be worth it for $500, but it will determine how you weigh your costs versus benefits. At a minimum, it is worth it to send a demand letter.
Deadline! You have 1 year + 90 days to file. Count from the date you were injured or your items were damaged. You cannot sue the federal government or a state agency in Small Claims Court.
Small Claims Court helps individuals or corporations resolve disputes when the amount of the claim is $10,000 or less. All defendants must have an address in New York City. Get Small Claims Court information, including locations and hours of operation. Learn about case types handled by Small Claims Court.
They should be addressed either to the Honorable FIRST NAME LAST NAME or Judge FIRST NAME LAST NAME. Although you can put the case number on the letter, it is not necessary, as it will be submitted by the lawyer.
Include any necessary details to support your request or statement. This may include dates caseMoreInclude any necessary details to support your request or statement. This may include dates case numbers or descriptions of documents 8. Close the letter thank the clerk for their time and assistance.
It's best to use “To the Honorable Judge of the (44th Judicial District Court - or whatever the Court's description is). That is respectful and specific enough to get it to the right person. Reference your case number in the “Re:” section, not in the address as one answer suggested.
Type the Name and Address of the Judge or Court Staff On the next line below the name, include the name of the court in which the judge presides, such as "San Francisco Superior Court" or "United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit." Directly under the name, include the judge's address, city, state and ZIP code.