Going to Small Claims Court

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  • čas přidán 1. 06. 2024
  • Going to small claims court on your own can be very confusing and intimidating. This video is intended to help you better understand the steps and procedures involved in going to small claims court on your own. In addition, this video will familiarize you with the clerk's office, the court room and the different roles of the people you will encounter while representing yourself in small claims court. This video was funded by a grant from Illinois Equal Justice Foundation.

Komentáře • 43

  • @ILkaterlyn
    @ILkaterlyn Před 12 lety +6

    Thank you so much. This video has helped immensely for me to understand the process and how to defend myself.

  • @Sameer-yq1nv
    @Sameer-yq1nv Před 7 lety +2

    This is a really great video despite being a bit dated! Thanks so much for the information, I'm glad a resource like this exists in such a terse and accessible format.

  • @gustaverieu5509
    @gustaverieu5509 Před 9 měsíci

    This video was very hepful. Thank you so much.

  • @IllinoisLegalAidOnline
    @IllinoisLegalAidOnline  Před 11 lety +4

    If you lost your proof of service, you can contact the sheriff's office or check the case file at the court through the court clerk's office. Be sure to have the case number when inquiring about this information. You can also get more information at Illinois Legal Aid.org.

  • @meacomefeyou
    @meacomefeyou Před 12 lety +1

    This video explains things far better than some folks who call themselves lawyers. Go figure!
    PS this judge looks scary, yikes!

  • @ShreyMJ
    @ShreyMJ Před rokem

    Very helpful. Thanks!

  • @beatricejohnson9633
    @beatricejohnson9633 Před 11 měsíci +1

    So nothing has changed in this process in 13yrs?

  • @utubekhiladi
    @utubekhiladi Před 13 lety

    i wish i knew about this before. Thank you Guys

  • @IllinoisLegalAidOnline
    @IllinoisLegalAidOnline  Před 12 lety

    Thank you for your interest in Illinois Legal Aid Online's videos. Unfortunately Illinois Legal Aid Online does not provide legal advice or representation. We cannot answer individual legal questions.

  • @Firehawk13
    @Firehawk13 Před 14 lety

    This was very helpful. Thanks!

  • @laro802
    @laro802 Před 14 lety

    Thanks. Very helpful.

  • @sandragilmore7716
    @sandragilmore7716 Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you

  • @Chris-ct3gc
    @Chris-ct3gc Před 3 měsíci

    "If the defendant does not pay the amount of the judgment, review the information on this website about how to collect the judgement"
    *Website address not included*

  • @dbevans74de
    @dbevans74de Před rokem

    Thank you. This helps

  • @CgunYo
    @CgunYo Před 11 lety

    Thank you that was very helpful

  • @greendayboy26
    @greendayboy26 Před 12 lety

    thank you

  • @meacomefeyou
    @meacomefeyou Před 12 lety

    Good video.

  • @tattoogoddess85
    @tattoogoddess85 Před 13 lety

    I think this was a very helpful video.

  • @kunzx037
    @kunzx037 Před 14 lety

    This video helped me a lot

  • @jayell8253
    @jayell8253 Před rokem +7

    An application to sue or defend as a poor person.😒 Not too subtle.

  • @Champ675
    @Champ675 Před 12 lety

    I'm from Ontario Canada but this gives me a clear outline on what to expect!!!!
    Thanks.

  • @ylee0801
    @ylee0801 Před 12 lety

    very helpful

  • @silentmajor
    @silentmajor Před 12 lety

    I think it was a great video and very helpful. I'm from Idaho and was wondering if it's the same in every state? I was also wondering if it matters whether it's two business individuals involved can one business individual file a claim against another business individual or is the small claims just for personal loses?

  • @meacomefeyou
    @meacomefeyou Před 12 lety

    This video is realy good

  • @Bponyi
    @Bponyi Před 13 lety

    Wow, this is defferent from the Tv court like Judge Judy

  • @shiiuza
    @shiiuza Před 12 lety +3

    Good video. But here in Massachusetts it's much simpler... the court notifies the defendant through mail, and you only have to fill out one single form. I feel bad for people out there- it's so much more complicated!

  • @spotlightman1234
    @spotlightman1234 Před 12 lety

    Thank you ^_^.

  • @robertlangen6238
    @robertlangen6238 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Excellent presentation of a complex topic. I didn't see any information on how to collective judgement if the defendant refuses to pay..

  • @mmarjisr
    @mmarjisr Před rokem

    there was a lot of information on here I did not know about going to small claims and filing the paperwork thank you

  • @123bmbe
    @123bmbe Před 12 lety +1

    Would this work for stolen phones? But i have no evidence besides witnesses and the fact my phone is gone after he left that is this a good enough?

  • @CgunYo
    @CgunYo Před 11 lety

    What about if I lost proof of the defendant being served can I get a copy from the sheriffs office ?

  • @kennethsteptersr.9358

    How can you appeal the judgment on the small claims court

  • @cesarmartinez3582
    @cesarmartinez3582 Před 10 měsíci

    How much is small claim ? Starts

  • @MakoKong
    @MakoKong Před 14 lety

    great video. now i know what to expect. CCOL BEANS!

  • @dudeyy399
    @dudeyy399 Před 14 lety

    what happens if the plantiff lied that the papers were served?

  • @IllinoisLegalAidOnline
    @IllinoisLegalAidOnline  Před 12 lety

    Please visit our website for more information or to find a helpful organization in your area.

    • @Computadorasparatodos
      @Computadorasparatodos Před 4 měsíci

      Excellent information, now I, am suing someone in New Jersey, and I saw that they were served by email, which is much easier than the old way of doing it. Now, my court date is Feb 9, I am using a dealership for a few issues, including the fact that they sold me a car with flood damage, there is a New Jersey law that regulates that, without telling me, and I have a question about the exhibits, I understand that I as the plaintiff have to use numbers, the defense uses letters?, and the question is how to number the exhibits, should I just have one very long exhibit, for instance the selling contract is 33 pages long, and with all the photos, and number everything, it would go up to 70 pages, yes there is a lot (they even sold me tire insurance on bad tires), or should I label each issue, within the same transaction, of buying this car, and then go like 1C,1C,1C, and for the second exhibit, 2C,2C,2C, etc, thanks

  • @matthewperez9962
    @matthewperez9962 Před rokem +1

    He's guilty

  • @mavenbraun5701
    @mavenbraun5701 Před 6 měsíci

    Bbb

  • @cesarmartinez3582
    @cesarmartinez3582 Před 10 měsíci

    How much is small claim ? Starts

  • @cesarmartinez3582
    @cesarmartinez3582 Před 10 měsíci

    How much is small claim ? Starts

  • @cesarmartinez3582
    @cesarmartinez3582 Před 10 měsíci

    How much is small claim ? Starts