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  • čas přidán 5. 12. 2011
  • How to Win in Small Claims Court. Step-by-step video with instructions; scripts of what to say and not say; examples; procedures; strategy and tips by a trial attorney; and forms.
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Komentáře • 86

  • @kimgage4364
    @kimgage4364 Před 11 lety +37

    I used your tips in court today! I won! Thank you so much! I couldn't believe how crazy my landlord sounded! The Judge spent ten minutes explaining to her that she cannot void our purchase agreement just because she wants to. She must abide by the contract she signed.

    • @sl4983
      @sl4983 Před 4 lety +1

      Some of them are pretty crazy

    • @tracieguzman7554
      @tracieguzman7554 Před 3 lety +2

      yeahhh! My day in court is Next Tues. I got this! Congrats.

    • @Higgs000Boson
      @Higgs000Boson Před 2 lety

      @@sl4983 Same with tenants

  • @MrSam-dj6ct
    @MrSam-dj6ct Před 6 lety +10

    Must appreciative of the expenditure of time and effort put into providing this bit of useful information.

  • @tinaaroha8205
    @tinaaroha8205 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you for sharing how easy it is to win in court, not that I intend to be in that situation, but very helpful when it comes to helping others. Watching from New Zealand.

  • @fubecabr
    @fubecabr Před 12 lety +17

    Small Claims really does work. I just won a case against Sprint today. The key is to document the hell out of everything-record conversations, journals of conversations, send certified letters, etc. Get a file cabinet or have the digital equivalent, and document everything you do with people/corporations that you do business with.
    If you go into court with a pile of stuff and the defendant/lawyer just says "umm...nuh uh, dunno..." you're going to win.

    • @sl4983
      @sl4983 Před 5 lety +1

      Phone recordings are not allowed, are they??

    • @leaveittodiah3393
      @leaveittodiah3393 Před rokem

      Depends on the state, texas requires at least one party to give consent, as lobg as you are speaking on the recording too, you can be the consenting party

  • @citticat2
    @citticat2 Před 4 lety +6

    Yep, going to small claim court and keeping the emotions out is going to be stuff -- practicing now.

  • @JOSERODRIGUEZ-cg8jc
    @JOSERODRIGUEZ-cg8jc Před 5 lety +6

    The People's Court yes I'm teaching myself every day How to maximize and win my case

  • @rockwarrior5287
    @rockwarrior5287 Před 4 lety

    Thank you! The most helpful video yet!!

  • @shellshelle8528
    @shellshelle8528 Před 10 lety +4

    Thank you Bernie!!

  • @enygma2u
    @enygma2u Před 12 lety +1

    Good tips in the video - heading to circuit court for a fraud lawsuit here pretty soon. Thanks!

  • @AllanOstermann
    @AllanOstermann Před 6 lety +7

    Thank you much. Sometimes I feel sorry for attorneys..good attorneys, who are fair., and helpful. Nobody ever thanks them (you). But they exist. Thank your dentist, too :)

  • @mrcool240
    @mrcool240 Před 9 lety +3

    Thank you- very helpful

  • @barneythomson4761
    @barneythomson4761 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks for your time, Barney. Please advise how much one can sue for pilferage of intellectual rights and defamation by submitting false statements in small claims court. Thanks.

  • @Leprechaun2112
    @Leprechaun2112 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you, sir.

  • @Ronin_Vector
    @Ronin_Vector Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you!

  • @VOICESEnglish
    @VOICESEnglish Před rokem

    What to do if the person I'm suing doesn't live in the same state?

  • @sl4983
    @sl4983 Před 5 lety +21

    How do you leave your emotions at home, when distress and suffering are part of your claim??

    • @tracieguzman7554
      @tracieguzman7554 Před 4 lety +10

      u act like a lion and stand tall say truth and tell yourself whatever happens, God i put in his hands. there are many hurdles in life,

    • @sl4983
      @sl4983 Před 3 lety

      @@tracieguzman7554 Tracie, I'm being sued by a shady tow truck company who towed my car in January, not sure what to do

    • @tracieguzman7554
      @tracieguzman7554 Před 3 lety +2

      @@sl4983 research towing laws posted signage, private prop or street...

    • @tracieguzman7554
      @tracieguzman7554 Před 3 lety +3

      @@sl4983 well I'm in the same boat. when I went and it was continued to 9/2, just be totally confident in your truth, exhibits, proof. watch live trials. but the advice all courts give is don't wear emotions on it sleeve. stand tall and remember there are cameras and people, refer to notes. state solid facts, quote civil codes i. e. harassment, or malicious, retaliatory. and how it sent u to the Dr. changed meds if so, and how your health is poor now, and how u used to be before. Research, ur county has court self help resources.

    • @_JackNapier
      @_JackNapier Před 3 lety +2

      @@sl4983 Request public records regarding said company and specifically request records of them sueing people in the past.

  • @keishasmith7851
    @keishasmith7851 Před 4 měsíci

    Hello, I’m looking for information on how to amend a small claims case? Can you help or direct me in the right direction?

  • @amyo
    @amyo Před 7 lety +21

    Thank you for this. I just filed a claim against my friend who won't reimburse payment

    • @karingendreau1847
      @karingendreau1847 Před 4 lety +4

      Were you successful? I’m in the same boat here . Let my friend borrow 5500.00 and now he won’t pay me ! Thanks in advance

    • @borntodoit8744
      @borntodoit8744 Před 4 lety

      @@karingendreau1847 always have a "contract written before loan" or some "confirmation of contract after after loan"
      eg txt messages admitting he hadn't paid you back and why
      Here in UK we have litigation (claim in court) and prelitigation (before claim in court).
      Prelitigation requires an exchange of information "disclosure to understand each other's position"
      Litigation requires an exchange of information "disclose to support the claim or counterclaim details".
      Prelitigation is set out for main purpose
      - force each litigant to talk, and
      - to identify dispute points,
      - to then resolve all undisputed points leaving just disputed points.
      Then settle disputed points either
      - settle out of court (a trade off or deal) or
      - settle in court (they claim, I defend, judge decides)

    • @sl4983
      @sl4983 Před 4 lety

      How did it go

    • @tracieguzman7554
      @tracieguzman7554 Před 3 lety

      @@karingendreau1847 do u have proof that it was a loan and not a gift. texts stating they will pay u back. that's an acknowledgement. and u will win. that way. or a note?

    • @thefrontendtheory950
      @thefrontendtheory950 Před 3 lety +1

      Maybe "friend" is the wrong word

  • @mkbeth1024
    @mkbeth1024 Před 3 lety

    I live in Massachusetts. My mailbox and post was destroyed by a truck that is Registered in Maine. The company does not seem to claim responsibility. Do I need to do anything special to bring this company to small claims court?

  • @paws4mercy643
    @paws4mercy643 Před 8 lety +12

    I am primarily concerned about how to file the papers after properly filling them out so that the court doesn't refuse to accept the case or throws it out for incorrectly filled out papers. they don't make it exactly simple

    • @gailsanders6453
      @gailsanders6453 Před 7 lety +2

      ME 2

    • @MMMHUMMEL
      @MMMHUMMEL Před 6 lety +1

      They usually tell you but there are pro Se laws that protect you from this include the laws on your filings and make sure if they have an issue bring it to their attention, it's on your filings.

  • @CorginShep
    @CorginShep Před 11 lety +5

    No, you can't sue for the sentimental value of an item as that's completely subjective. You can only get the suggested price (auction price, determined value), MSRP, depreciated value, or whatever the judge says.

  • @thefrontendtheory950
    @thefrontendtheory950 Před 3 lety +1

    Where do I purchase the full "How to Win in Small Claims Court Everytime" ?

  • @FredMartinez-bg8wu
    @FredMartinez-bg8wu Před 2 měsíci

    Timeframe to get a apartment deposit back and small claims court
    How much time do you have to file?

  • @borntodoit8744
    @borntodoit8744 Před 4 lety +1

    UK litigation must be same as US Litigation.
    I'm going to "get as much detail from as possible" from otherside
    I'm going to state my case to them in a teacher's style "your client has failed to apply x to y as such the impact is z to me"

  • @skaterlover1999
    @skaterlover1999 Před 3 lety +1

    What happens when you go
    to small claims and find out during the proceeding that the court *tampered*
    with your evidence (spoliation of evidence)? For example, the judge scolds you
    for the pictures you submitted to the court. However, the pictures he scolds and
    discredits you about you were made known by the judge himself, they had been
    ALTERED by the court and according to the judge, were unviewable. If the pictures you submitted were in COLOR, how could that not be tampering?

  • @EddieLeal
    @EddieLeal Před rokem

    Intro music is reminiscent of an 80s training film. Oh the nostalgia. 😉

  • @Montery12
    @Montery12 Před 4 lety +2

    I sent defendant, contractor, a notice to pay for damages he caused due to his breach of contract. His response in writing was "He is broke and don't bother to sue me." What happens to my case if he says "He can't pay"? Who investigates if he is telling the truth of not being able to payback? If plaintiff does, are his/her findings admissible?

    • @genkiferal7178
      @genkiferal7178 Před 3 lety

      sue anyway. it may cause him humiliating and give him a negative rating with the Better Business Bureau.

    • @kirasgirl
      @kirasgirl Před rokem

      There are services or investigators that can run a credit check/background to check the financials, however, you should still carefully consider before sueing because even if, let's say you win, enforcing and collecting judgement is a while other matter. You may not be able to collect anything if a person if bankrupt. Think about that while weighing in your own time and money.

  • @calebstephens1573
    @calebstephens1573 Před 4 lety +2

    Hello, I have a serious small claims case. I'm not sure how to prepare for it, how do I get in contact with the person in the video?

  • @johnbeall940
    @johnbeall940 Před 5 lety +3

    Is it possible to win some but not all of the financial damages you are seeking in small claims court? For example: I'm seeking $3600. $1000 of that will be easy to prove liability & damages. The rest of the $3600, won't be so easy. Might a judge award me the $1000, but not the full $3600? Does going after the full $3600 hurt my chances of an overall successful outcome?

  • @sl4983
    @sl4983 Před 3 lety

    A tow company took my car in January, I didn't know who had it until I just got a lawsuit warning letter. They stole my car and now are charging 2800

  • @laughtertherapy4570
    @laughtertherapy4570 Před 4 lety +1

    I need your help. My landlord has not given our security deposit back even after leaving the house and giving him keys and address. It’s been 30 days already and he is not replying to any messages or phone calls. He has not given money of my 3 roommates. As we are students , we cannot afford to hire attorney. Would you please help me with it ???

    • @Tinyteacher1111
      @Tinyteacher1111 Před 10 měsíci

      That’s their trick. They wait until the time frame has expired!

  • @RungnaphaSt
    @RungnaphaSt Před rokem

    Question I let my brother in law borrowed money as family need roof and agreement to pay in 1 year.
    My husband and I gave him cash to his mom's to help pay for half of the roof and my mother in law half with no paperwork and when it's time he didn't give back. Saying business bad no money come in. I have evidence only something on website and record vdo when I asked back money. Some messages on messenger. Please help my mother in law and family told me I have no evidence of win the case she should not try. Please help need every opinions, thank you in advance. 🙏

  • @FeonaLeeJones
    @FeonaLeeJones Před 5 lety +14

    If OJ Simpson won his case, then anyone can win their case 😝

    • @kimkitty3914
      @kimkitty3914 Před 4 lety

      Feona Lee Jones i know right ?

    • @bognorsir8248
      @bognorsir8248 Před 2 lety

      Burn

    • @caliss5715
      @caliss5715 Před rokem

      Do your best. Prepare. The rich and powerful win a lot. Appeal and point out why you should win.

  • @dougstyles5091
    @dougstyles5091 Před 5 lety +1

    I was incarcerated for 5 days. I released my property, including house keys to my gf. When I got home,my house was burglarized. I have proof of her signing for my property at the jail. I have text messages from her starting,"I'm not releasing anything until u sign over your parental rights to our 6 month old daughter ". Is that good enough to file?

    • @sl4983
      @sl4983 Před 4 lety

      That's extortion

    • @sl4983
      @sl4983 Před 4 lety

      That's extortion

    • @dougstyles5091
      @dougstyles5091 Před 4 lety +1

      @@sl4983 yup. Still haven't seen my daughter. Courts dont listen to fathers.

  • @jucme4211
    @jucme4211 Před 6 lety +2

    I tried to take my landlord to court over ultilties. I truly got my days mixed up and went in the day after my hearing. The court dismissed my case for failure to appear. Now my landlord has filed a counter claim. Is there anything I can file or do to get my case heard?

  • @FredMartinez-bg8wu
    @FredMartinez-bg8wu Před 2 měsíci

    Timeframe to get a apartment deposit back and small claims court

  • @jenherron7301
    @jenherron7301 Před 3 lety

    F: U met 4 o cuts AT Gee. Lateral Hive death at lime (about pi wedges): No QUARTER

  • @anjelika0527
    @anjelika0527 Před 11 lety +2

    Hi how many times can court date be changed?

  • @MrJackhandy369
    @MrJackhandy369 Před 7 lety +4

    So emotions decide the cases not facts ??

    • @mtnmotoadv
      @mtnmotoadv Před 6 lety +6

      You should've tried paying attention.

  • @louisc.gasper7588
    @louisc.gasper7588 Před rokem +1

    Win every time? Only if you have a valid claim or defense. Click baiting.

  • @charliehutch3533
    @charliehutch3533 Před 8 lety +7

    All the 'instruction' videos I have watched here on youtube NEVER take one 'step by step' through the process of the court proceeding... I mean, wouldn't that be 'preparing' someone if you really wanted us prepared... the dress conservatively and speak clearly bs is not 'preparation' for anyone other than an idot... this is not judge judy...this is decalare your complaint listen to their response..make notes present your argument and evidence listen to their answer to your complain make notes to rebutt examine the accuracy of their evidence ...object to falsified evidence or questionable...the list could really be on and on about what you perport to claim is helping that you are giving.... fact is its the PROCESS that is crucial to understand that occurs during the hearing .... not whether you wiped your .... ah nose.