My old landlord is trying to force me to pay electric bills that I am not responsible for. I am refusing to pay. She may try to take me to court over it. If she does take me to court, will I have to pay any of the court fees or will that be her responsibility? It would be a small claims case, I wouldn't hire a lawyer or anything. Just defend myself.
2007-09-24 02:47:05 · 9 answers · asked by It's just me 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
if she would win you would have to pay the court fees as well
But you must show up for court on the day, if not she will win and get court fees
On the electric make sure you have all your evidence ready to go when you are called, try to be short and precise, present your evidence,
it will be her legal burden to show you owe the monies
2007-09-24 02:58:41 · answer #1 · answered by goz1111 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not all small claim courts work in the same way but it seems to be normal that the losing party also pays the court costs.
2007-09-24 02:53:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Small Small Claims courts are a relatively small cost ($25 to file). The loser in the case pays the fee.
2007-09-24 02:53:21 · answer #3 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not a law in any state that the loser in a civil case MUST pay the prevailing parties legal costs. However, it is likely the court will order such.
However, the main question is WHY do you think you do not owe the electric bill?
2007-09-24 03:05:17 · answer #4 · answered by hexeliebe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Court costs are normally paid by the person tha loses the lawsuit. In small claims, the landlord woul have to pay the initial cost. You may have to pay those costs if you lose the lawsuit.
2007-09-24 03:09:01 · answer #5 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your landlord would have to pay to initiate the action. If they are successful in their claim you would have to pay the judgment plus the costs (cost to file and serve in Small Claims matters.)
If you win and the suit is found to be frivolous you may be awarded costs for having to waste your time and defend yourself, but it would be a small amount maybe $100.00.
To file a defence or intention to appear in a Small Claims matter costs nothing where I live.
2007-09-24 03:24:07 · answer #6 · answered by elysialaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that depends on what the landlord is asking for in court, and if the judge awards it. Are you sure you are not liable for the bill? Do you have documents to prove your case? Have you considered a compromise?
2007-09-24 02:54:41 · answer #7 · answered by GeneGregoryArt.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In maximum aspects you pay a fastened value to report a in high-quality condition yet can upload that value to the quantity you're suing for. Small claims or "Conciliation court docket" is somewhat diverse and many times has a shrink to the quantity you are able to ask for. examine with the clerk of your County court docket for greater recommendations. Your county could have recommendations online, besides. stable success.
2016-10-09 18:15:21 · answer #8 · answered by megna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take proof with you, it is all that matters. Whoever loses pays but you must put that in your rebuttal.
2007-09-24 02:57:49 · answer #9 · answered by PATRICIA MS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋