02356cam a2200337 i 4500 2802803284 TxAuBib 20260701120000.0 260507s2026||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 9781413333442 paperback 1413333443 paperback TxAuBib rda O'Neill, Cara, (Lawyer), author. Everybody's guide to small claims court / Attorney Cara O'Neill. 21st edition. El Segundo, CA : Nolo, 2026. ©2026. 355 pages : illustrations, forms ; 23 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Includes index. "Prepare a winning case; avoid costly mistakes; collect money when you win"--Cover. "Use this book for: car repair disputes; motor vehicle accident cases; landlord-tenant issues; small business disputes; dog-related cases; contractor disputes; and more."--Back cover. "Find out how to: assess your case's value; mediate an out-of-court settlement; file and serve papers; gather supporting evidence; line up persuasive witnesses; present a convincing case, and; collect money when you win."--Back cover. Basics of small claims court -- Do you have a good case? -- Can you collect money if you win? -- How much can you sue for? -- When should you sue? -- Settling your dispute -- Who can sue? -- Suing different kinds of defendants -- Where can you sue? -- Filing fees, court papers, and court dates -- Serving your papers -- The defendant's options -- Getting ready for court -- Witnesses -- Your day in court -- Motor vehicle repair cases -- Motor vehicle purchase cases -- Bad debts : initiating and defending cases -- Vehicle accident cases -- Landlord-tenant cases -- Miscellaneous cases -- Disputes between small businesses -- Judgment and appeal -- Collecting your money -- Legal research. Written in an easy-to-understand manner, "Everybody's guide to small claims court" provides step-by-step instructions for preparing and defending small claims cases without a lawyer. 20260701. Small claims courts United States. TXKIP