after winning in smalll claims, how do you collect?

Answer 1

Didn't the judge say?....That the person who owes you the money has to pay within a certain amount of time...30 days usually.

If they don't pay...you can probably go back to the court and see about enforcing it through garnishing their wages.

Answer 2

With a gun.

Small claims court does not guarantee payment.

The judgment against one stays on ones credit record. That's about it.

If it's enough money, a law suit can collect.
That's lunch money for attorneys.

Answer 3

I've found a baseball bat highly effective