Small Claims Court
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Meaning of Small Claims Court
A judicial tribunal , sometimes existing independently, at other times constituting a separate division of a court of general jurisdiction , established for the general purpose of providing a summary procedure , less expensive and less protracted than the ordinary procedure for litigation of small claims. Small claims being claims which do not exceed a certain specified amount. See Superior Wheeler Cake
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Limited Jurisdiction Court (in the U.S. Legal Encyclopedia).
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Further Reading
Randolph, Mary. Every Dog's Legal Guide: A Must-Have Book for your Owner. Nolo, 2005.
"Small Claims." Halt. Available from https://www.halt.org/reform_projects/small_claims/. Retrieved on 31 May 2006.
Stewart, Marcia, Janet Portman, and Ralph E. Warner. Every Landlord's Legal Guide. Nolo, 2004.
Warner, Ralph E. Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court. Nolo, 2004.
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Concept of Small Claims Court in the context of Real Property
A short definition of Small Claims Court: A court having limited jurisdiction to hear cases up to a statutory limit. Cases are heard quickly, attorneys are usually not allowed unless a party to the action, and most cases are decided on fairness rather than fine legal points.
Concept of Small Claims Court in the context of Real Property
A short definition of Small Claims Court: A court having limited jurisdiction to hear cases up to a statutory limit. Cases are heard quickly, attorneys are usually not allowed unless a party to the action, and most cases are decided on fairness rather than fine legal points.
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Court, Small Claims