A small claims court is a place to seek damages if you've been bitten by the neighbor's dog, or had your favorite vintage sweater ruined by an unscrupulous dry cleaning company. However, there are certain issues that cannot legally be resolved in a small claims court. Additionally, small claims courts impose limits to the amount of money you can sue a defendant for. Ultimately, if you're considering filing a lawsuit in a small claim's court, there are a few things to understand about the process, as well as what does and doesn't qualify as a small claim.
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