Small Claims Courts

"While there have been books dealing with the rules of Small Claims Court, there hasn't been a comprehensive handbook that teaches readers how to litigate a small claims case - from start to finish. Written by an experienced Toronto Small Claims Court judge and college legal educator, this "how to" book takes the mystery out of the Small Claims Court process. This much-needed guidebook teaches the reader about every major step that's followed in Small Claims Court, from bringing a claim, to defending a suit, to enforcing a judgment."--Pub. desc.

" ... With this comprehensive guide, you will get a complete run-through of everything you need to know before you submit your case to court. The book includes a checklist of things you need to look for before filing a claim, information on how the courts work, and all of the legal jargon--defined--that will be thrown around during the process. You will learn how to state a claim in formal documents and whether your case has a chance of win[n]ing. Different approaches to more than 15 different kinds of small claims cases are provided, along with the limitations on monetary compensation and methods for calculating your own limit. Different legal procedures for bringing legal action against individuals, couples, businesses, and corporations are also provided"--Page 4 of cover.

Any practitioner faced with the decision as to whether to appeal, or who has questions arising at each stage, will benefit enormously from a book that examines the law, principles, procedures, and processes involved. This leading work has been updated and restructured, to ensure it provides guidance on the complete and complex process of making a civil appeal. Clearly written and cross referenced, the books UK/European coverage of appeals includes: -- District Judges to Circuit Judges in the County Court -- Masters and District Judges to High Court Judges -- Court of Appeal -- House of Lords -- Privy Council -- The European Court -- The European Court of Human Rights -- Administrative Law and Elections

"The text provides students with a clear and comprehensive explanation of all the legal proceedings involved in small claims court."--