Small Claim Court Mistakes
Avoiding Small Claims Court Blunders
In pursuing their equine-related small claims court cases, many litigants, especially first-time visitors to small claims, make mistakes that can compromise their case. Here are some common errors to avoid. For more information, see Taking Your Equine Dispute to Small Claims Court.
Top 5 Small Claims Court Mistakes
In pursuing their equine-related small claims court cases, many litigants, especially first-time visitors to small claims, make mistakes that can compromise their case. Here are some common errors to avoid. For more information, see Taking Your Equine Dispute to Small Claims Court.
Top 5 Small Claims Court Mistakes
- Not timely and properly serving the other side with notice of the claim.
- Not correctly and timely filing the proof of service.
- Rambling on and on at the hearing, and worse, breaking down in tears, making yourself (and your case) look irrational.
- Bringing "witnesses" with you to court who are not directly relevant to the case.
- Wasting the judge's time by not being organized and prepared. Judges are human beings and courtesy and preparation matter.