Money & Damages

Calculating what you're owed and collecting after you win.

Property Damage

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…

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Debts

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...

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Debts

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...

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Property Damage

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.

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Payments

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…

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Damages

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…

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Property Damage

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…

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Debts

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…

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Damages

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…

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Collecting

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…

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Collecting

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…

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Property Damage

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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