How much does small claims court cost?

Question

I have someone taking me to small claims.

I am wanting to know the court cost because I am going to lose:)

Answer 1

You cannot buy the small claims court.

Answer 2

If your income is moderate, Small Claims should be free. In California this court is administered very fairly, dealing with claims up to five thousand dollars. The sheriff will serve your papers for free. There are lawyers and paralegals on duty to give you free legal advice on preparing your defense. The Small Claims system is very fair and you should take advantage of all the opportunities it provides for you to work towards a just resolution of your problem. And if you, the defendant, should lose, you have the right to appeal to a higher court to reverse the decision.

Go talk to the clerks in your local Small Claims office. You may be surprised to find out how much help is available to move towards a fair resolution of your situation.

Answer 3

In Florida, the cost of filing a small claims action is jurisdictional dependent, as each county has the authority to set certain fees. As such, the cost may be different depending on the jurisdiction and the amount being claimed in the action. There is usually no filing cost for the responding party depending on the action; however, in certain actions, such as an eviction, a tenant may be required to place the backrent demanded in the clerk of court registry prior to responding. These costs and damages could ultimately be included as part of a judgment against the losing party.

Answer 4

The laws vary by state. Here in California, the defendant does not pay a filing fee court unless he or she is filing a counterclaim. The plaintiff pays a filing fee $30-$75 depending on the amount of the claim. If the plaintiff wins, the filing fee and the cost of the process server or sheriff will be added on to the judgment.

Answer 5

If your going to lose and you know already why don't you settle the amount out of court, when you get there you can ask the judge to step out and talk to the party, Or contact them before hand
If you lose your responsible for the amount judged against you plus all court cost. Small claims courts usually handle civil actions up to $5ooo.oo dollars could be less or more
Don't forget if they hire an attorney your responsible for that too if you lose
if your in the wrong apologize and offer to work something out to pay what you owe out of court
if the persons real fair and reasonable maybe you can work out payment schedule

Answer 6

Depending on the amount, small claims court you represent yourself. if you are being sued you need to appear in court or else the judge will automatically issue a judgement in favor of the plaintiff. As a defendant you have no costs.

Answer 7

You may get court costs in small claims court, but for this amount and the "un"likelihood of ever getting paid, it would be cheaper to just drop it and never have anything to do with her again.

Answer 8

It all depends on the state and what they are taking you to court for. Some states are different. Check with you court system and ask what fees are involved. Hope it helps.

Answer 9

good question,all i know is that your win your save,but if u loose as u say u are, then not to worry u but could be up to $250,,,,HOPEFULLY NOT.but i watch alot of tv concerning court cases such as judge hatchett,judge brown,judge perez,judge judy,ect-sorry i can go on.

Answer 10

Usually a small filing fee is all.