Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court - Softcover

Warner, Ralph E.

 
9780873374866: Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court

Synopsis

The dry cleaner ruined your good flannel suit. Your roof leaks every time it rains and the contractor won’t call you back. Or you left the apartment in immaculate condition and the landlord won’t give you back your deposit. Go after the * that’s owed you — represent yourself in Small Claims Court and win! Proper preparation of your small claims court case can make the difference between receiving a check and writing one. Attorney Ralph Warner gives you the step-by-step instructions and information you need to bring or defend a case with maximum success. From preparing evidence and lining up persuasive witnesses to making a presentation in court, you'll learn how to: • decide if you have a good case • determine how much to sue for • write your demand letter • mediate a settlement before it goes to court • file & serve papers • prepare & present a winning case Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court gives you down-to-earth examples of common cases, including: * auto * * rental deposit * auto * * property damage * small business disputes

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About the Author

Ralph "Jake" Warner retired from day-to-day management of Nolo in 2004, after 32 years as president of the company. Widely regarded as a pioneer of the self-help law movement, Warner founded Nolo in 1972. He began publishing do-it-yourself law books written by him and his colleagues after being rejected by numerous publishers. When personal computers came along, he added software to many Nolo books. When the Internet arrived, he pioneered online marketing of books. In addition to running the company, Warner is an active editor and author. He has written many books, including Get a Life: You Don’t Need a Million to Retire Well and How to Run a Thriving Business. He lives in Berkeley CA.

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