File a small claims case

Process map by forks.world community. 14 steps, 1 layer. Tags: legal, money, court.

1. You (the person suing): Someone owes you money and won't pay
2. You (the person suing): Check your state's small claims limit and deadline to sue
3. You (the person suing): Send a written demand letter with a deadline to pay
4. The other side: Pays or settles?
5. You (the person suing): Case closed
6. You (the person suing): Fill out the claim form and pay the filing fee
7. Small claims court: Set a hearing date
8. You (the person suing): Have the other side officially served with the papers
9. The other side: Respond, counterclaim or ignore it
10. You (the person suing): Organize evidence: contracts, receipts, photos, texts, witnesses
11. Small claims court: Offer mediation before the hearing?
12. You (the person suing): Try to settle with a mediator
13. Small claims court: Hear both sides and decide
14. You (the person suing): Collect the judgment if you win

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