Money & Damages
Calculating what you're owed and collecting after you win.
Furniture Delivery and Assembly Damage Disputes
Furniture disputes typically involve one of two problems: damage during delivery, or a company that won't properly resolve a defective or incorrect…
Read article →Crypto and Wire Transfer Disputes: Can Small Claims Help?
Cryptocurrency and wire transfer disputes are among the hardest small claims categories — the underlying transactions are often designed to be difficult or impossible...
Read article →Personal Guarantee Disputes: When Someone Co-Signed and Didn't Pay
When someone co-signs a loan, lease, or agreement and then the primary borrower defaults, the person left covering the debt often has a legitimate claim against the...
Read article →Your Car Was Towed Improperly: Suing a Towing Company
Improper tows, inflated storage fees, and damage during towing are common small claims cases — and towing is one of the most heavily regulated services there is.
Read article →Chargeback Abuse: What Businesses Can Do When a Customer Falsely Disputes a Charge
Chargebacks exist to protect consumers from genuine fraud or billing errors — but they're sometimes misused by customers to get a refund for a…
Read article →Suing a Landlord for Illegal Entry or Privacy Violations
Landlords generally can't enter your rental unit whenever they want — most states have specific notice requirements, and violating them can be the…
Read article →Suing a Roommate for Property Damage
Beyond unpaid rent, roommate disputes often center on damaged personal property — furniture, electronics, or shared items damaged through negligence…
Read article →Small Claims for Bounced Checks Written to Your Business
If you run a small business and accepted a check that bounced, small claims court is often a fast, effective way to recover what you're owed — often…
Read article →Can You Sue for a Bad Online Review or Defamation in Small Claims Court?
Bad reviews and online statements that feel unfair or false can genuinely hurt a business or reputation — but defamation is a legally specific claim…
Read article →Can You Enforce a Small Claims Judgment in Another State?
Winning a judgment is one thing — collecting when the defendant lives in (or moves to) a different state is another. Here's how enforcing a judgment…
Read article →What Happens If the Defendant Files Bankruptcy After You Win?
Winning a small claims judgment is a real milestone, but a defendant's bankruptcy filing afterward can significantly change what happens next. Here's…
Read article →Parking Lot and Valet Vehicle Damage Claims
Finding a new dent or scratch after using a valet or parking garage is frustrating — and these disputes come with a specific evidentiary wrinkle…
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