The New York Statement of Claim (Small Claims) is a legal document used to initiate a lawsuit in the New York Civil Court. The Small Claims part of the court is designed for individuals to take legal action without the assistance of an attorney. The Statement of Claim must be served upon the defendant and should include all relevant information about the dispute. It is also used to inform the defendant of the amount of money or other relief the plaintiff is seeking. The three types of New York Statement of Claim (Small Claims) are: 1. Claim for Money Only: This statement of claim is used to obtain money from the defendant. 2. Claim to Recover Personal Property: This statement of claim is used to recover personal property from the defendant. 3. Claim for Injunctive Relief: This statement of claim is used to obtain injunctive relief from the court. Injunctive relief is an order from the court to compel the defendant to take a specific action or refrain from taking a certain action.