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Small claims court is a local law court which settles disputes between people that involve relatively small amounts of money.
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Small Claims Court Small claims court is a local law court which settles disputes between people that involve relatively small amounts of money.
Who pays costs at small claims court? Fees are payable at two key stages. The first is the issue fee the court charges to start the claim. The second is the trial fee. If a defendant wishes to pursue a counterclaim, a fee will need to be paid by the defendant.
What happens if I lose a small claims case? If you lose a small claims case, the court will order you to pay the other side's court fees, their loss of earnings for attending court, and their travel costs.
How do I defend myself in a small claims court? • A defendant who wants to defend all or part of a • claim must file a defence with the court on form N9B. • The form must be filed at court and sent to all parties to the • court proceedings. It can be filed at court by posting, by hand delivery, • or by completion of the defence form through the money claims online portal.
Where are small claims heard? • Small claims hearings will generally be 'public' hearings. A public hearing • is one which members of the public can sit in on and hear the case. Your • case will usually take place in the judge's room but may take place in a court room.
