small-claims

—For U.S. consumers with too many bills and not enough money, the end of the line is often a small-claims court like the one here in Pike Township.

In Debt Collecting, Location Matters Jessica Silver-Greenberg 2011

In Cook County, Ill., collectors can choose between six municipal courts, and in Pulaski County, Ark., they can pick from eight small-claims courts.

In Debt Collecting, Location Matters Jessica Silver-Greenberg 2011

Peters said she's been contacted by hundreds of owners who also want to take their chances with small-claims, where there are no attorneys' fees and cases are decided quickly.

Honda Lawsuit: Woman Turns To Small Claims Court For Payout Over Hybrid Failure 2012

I wrote the letter and I said, `If you don't respond, I will file a suit in small-claims court.'

Honda Lawsuit: Woman Turns To Small Claims Court For Payout Over Hybrid Failure 2012

"If you want real justice, go to small-claims court."

Honda Lawsuit: Woman Turns To Small Claims Court For Payout Over Hybrid Failure 2012

"The judge will have a lot of discretion, and the evidentiary standards are relaxed in small-claims court."

Honda Lawsuit: Woman Turns To Small Claims Court For Payout Over Hybrid Failure 2012

You can even go to small-claims court in your state and sue the seller, but you still have to determine what it will cost you and what you can get back.

After home fire, ask insurer's contractor a lot of questions Ilyce Glink 2011

You can even go to small-claims court in your state and sue the seller, but you still have to determine what it will cost you and what you can get back.

After home fire, ask insurer's contractor a lot of questions Ilyce Glink 2011

You can also make a small-claims action, but you are limited to recovering $400.

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Peters has launched a website, DontSettleWithHonda.org, urging others to take their complaints to small-claims court.

Honda Lawsuit: Woman Turns To Small Claims Court For Payout Over Hybrid Failure 2012