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COLGATE4

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13. Small claims court filing is not expensive.

Reply to NightWatcher (Reply #10)

Mon Jan 25, 2021, 11:57 PM

Jan 2021

Then, you don't have any lawyer's fees so I'm not sure where you're getting the idea that it's too expensive. You do need to check what the claim limit is in Small Claims Court. Your project cost may exceed that amount, in which case then you need to go into District Court with an attorney and that can run into money.

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Looking for advice on filing a claim in Small Claims Court [View all] RamblingRose Jan 2021 OP

Hi, we had a situation like this, years ago. spooky3 Jan 2021 #1

Do I need to have the shower fixed FIRST since the statue states: RamblingRose Jan 2021 #2

I wouldn't. COLGATE4 Jan 2021 #4

What that means is that the judge will award you $x to spooky3 Jan 2021 #7

Agree with all of this JenniferJuniper Jan 2021 #5

Here's some advice COLGATE4 Jan 2021 #3

do I have to provide all the documents with the filing? Could the judge award an amount other than RamblingRose Jan 2021 #11

You should provide enough documents with the filing COLGATE4 Jan 2021 #12

Should I get more than 1 estimate? Can I ask the defendant to pay for "court costs"? RamblingRose Jan 2021 #6

Yes. Getting more than 1 estimate is a very COLGATE4 Jan 2021 #14

Also, bring a copy of the signed contract you had with him. And spooky3 Jan 2021 #8

In the states where I have filed w/SC... 2naSalit Jan 2021 #9

I'm in the exact same boat, but ours leaked into our downstairs NightWatcher Jan 2021 #10

Small claims court filing is not expensive. COLGATE4 Jan 2021 #13