How to Win in Small Claims Court in New York

Filing a small claims case allows you to have the court determine your legal rights in cases of up to $3,000. Designed to be more simple and 'do-it-yourself' than typical court cases, small claims court can still be very complicated unless you know the process and language of the courts. How to Win in Small Claims Court in New York simplifies and thoroughly explains everything you need to know to successfully handle your own small claims case, whether you are the plaintiff or defendant.Complete with court terminology, step-by-step instructions and the forms you need, this book makes filing or defending suits in small claims court inexpensive and hassle-free.This book explains in simple language:Whether you have a valid caseHow to file your caseArguing your caseDefending your caseSettling your caseCountersuingRules of evidenceUsing expert witnessesFollowing rules of evidenceCollecting your judgmentGarnishing wages