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- The rules are simple and informal. The person who sues is the plaintiff. The person who is sued is the defendant. In small claims court, you may ask a lawyer for advice before you go to court, but you cannot have a lawyer in court during the hearing. You must present your case yourself.
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The rules are simple and informal. The person who sues is the plaintiff. The person who is sued is the defendant. In small claims court, you may ask a lawyer for advice before you go to court, but you cannot have a lawyer in court during the hearing. You must present your case yourself.
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12f4ca011a8c2bb6 - Availability · Local Small Claims — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
- An alternative for resolving disputes is mediation, where you and the other side meet with a neutral person—a mediator—who is specially trained to help people resolve their disputes without having to go to court. In mediation, everyone works together to find a solution, instead of having the judge make a decision.
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Case-type main content, reviewed paragraph 3
An alternative for resolving disputes is mediation, where you and the other side meet with a neutral person—a mediator—who is specially trained to help people resolve their disputes without having to go to court. In mediation, everyone works together to find a solution, instead of having the judge make a decision.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot
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Official court link: Small Claims
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