Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court (Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court. National Edition)

Smart preparation for your day in small claims court can make the difference between writing a check and receiving one.

Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court provides the information, tips and strategies you need to sue someone successfully, or put up a winning defense. Find out how to:
-write a demand letter
-file and serve papers
-prepare a winning presentation
-prepare evidence
-line up persuasive witnesses
-figure out your damages
-mediate a settlement
-collect money when you win

Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court gives you down-to-earth examples of common cases, including:
auto repair
rental deposit
auto warranty
property damage
small business disputes

The 11th edition is completely updated to include the latest procedures for small claims courts in every state and Washington, D.C. Plus, it now includes useful, practical comments by judges who've seen it all.

Editorial Reviews

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Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine

Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court walks you through the halls of small justice and explains how to file a claim, figure damages and argue your case effectively.

Los Angeles Times

Warner's book takes you by the hand through all the potential pitfalls of trying your own case.

About The Author:

Ralph "Jake" Warner, after a brief hiatus from day-to-day management, is back in the driver's seat at Nolo. Widely recognized as a pioneer of the do-it-yourself law movement, Warner founded Nolo with Ed Sherman in 1972. He began publishing do-it-yourself law books written by him and his colleagues after numerous publishers rejected them. When personal computers came along, he added software to many Nolo books. When the Internet arrived, he pioneered online marketing of books. In addition to running the company for much of the past three decades, Warner was an active editor and author. He wrote many books, including Get a Life: You Don't Need a Million to Retire Well and How to Run a Thriving Business. Today, he serves as chief executive officer as well as chairman of Nolo's board of directors. During a three-year break earlier this decade, Warner embarked on a new business venture: TallTales Audio, an audio book production company devoted to children's storytelling, online and on CD. Warner holds a law degree from Boalt Hall School of Law at the University of California at Berkeley and an undergraduate degree from Princeton.