Are there any complicated pre-trial procedures in small claims court?
No. The idea behind small claims courts it to simplify procedures so that ordinary citizens without any special training can represent themselves. There may be some limited pre-trial procedures that are available – such as the right to send you opponent written questions, called Interrogatories, which he must answer under oath. If your opponent sends Interrogatories to you, be sure to answer them. If you don’t, you could be penalized by the court. Your case could even be dismissed. Many small claims courts have informational pamphlets to guide you, and, if you’re lucky and don’t live in an area with very busy courts, the court staff will probably also answer your questions. Do technical rules of evidence apply in small claims court? No. Assuming only that testimony or exhibits concern relevant topics — such as how your accident happened or the injuries and damages that you suffered — the court will receive the evidence. What do you have to do to win your car accident case in small cl
