Going to Small Claims Court

Going to small claims court on your own can be very confusing and intimidating. This video is intended to help you better understand the steps and procedures involved in going to small claims court on your own. In addition, this video will familiarize you with the clerk's office, the court room and the different roles of the people you will encounter while representing yourself in small claims court. This video was funded by a grant from Illinois Equal Justice Foundation.

[@ILkaterlyn]

Thank you so much. This video has helped immensely for me to understand the process and how to defend myself.

[@shariecebrewster5962]

I am kearn a aboyt thw law

[@Sameer-yq1nv]

This is a really great video despite being a bit dated! Thanks so much for the information, I'm glad a resource like this exists in such a terse and accessible format.

[@gustaverieu5509]

This video was very hepful. Thank you so much.

[@IllinoisLegalAidOnline]

If you lost your proof of service, you can contact the sheriff's office or check the case file at the court through the court clerk's office. Be sure to have the case number when inquiring about this information. You can also get more information at Illinois Legal Aid.org.

[@meacomefeyou]

This video explains things far better than some folks who call themselves lawyers. Go figure!
PS this judge looks scary, yikes!

[@ShreyMJ]

Very helpful. Thanks!

[@beatricejohnson9633]

So nothing has changed in this process in 13yrs?

[@utubekhiladi]

i wish i knew about this before. Thank you Guys

[@IllinoisLegalAidOnline]

Thank you for your interest in Illinois Legal Aid Online's videos. Unfortunately Illinois Legal Aid Online does not provide legal advice or representation. We cannot answer individual legal questions.

[@Firehawk13]

This was very helpful. Thanks!

[@laro802]

Thanks. Very helpful.

[@sandragilmore7716]

Thank you

[@Chris-ct3gc]

"If the defendant does not pay the amount of the judgment, review the information on this website about how to collect the judgement"
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[@dbevans74de]

Thank you. This helps

[@CgunYo]

Thank you that was very helpful

[@greendayboy26]

thank you

[@meacomefeyou]

Good video.

[@tattoogoddess85]

I think this was a very helpful video.

[@kunzx037]

This video helped me a lot

[@jayell8253]

An application to sue or defend as a poor person.😒 Not too subtle.

[@Champ675]

I'm from Ontario Canada but this gives me a clear outline on what to expect!!!!
Thanks.

[@ylee0801]

very helpful

[@silentmajor]

I think it was a great video and very helpful. I'm from Idaho and was wondering if it's the same in every state? I was also wondering if it matters whether it's two business individuals involved can one business individual file a claim against another business individual or is the small claims just for personal loses?

[@meacomefeyou]

This video is realy good

[@Bponyi]

Wow, this is defferent from the Tv court like Judge Judy

[@shiiuza]

Good video. But here in Massachusetts it's much simpler... the court notifies the defendant through mail, and you only have to fill out one single form. I feel bad for people out there- it's so much more complicated!

[@spotlightman1234]

Thank you ^_^.

[@robertlangen6238]

Excellent presentation of a complex topic. I didn't see any information on how to collective judgement if the defendant refuses to pay..

[@mmarjisr]

there was a lot of information on here I did not know about going to small claims and filing the paperwork thank you

[@123bmbe]

Would this work for stolen phones? But i have no evidence besides witnesses and the fact my phone is gone after he left that is this a good enough?

[@CgunYo]

What about if I lost proof of the defendant being served can I get a copy from the sheriffs office ?

[@kennethsteptersr.9358]

How can you appeal the judgment on the small claims court

[@cesarmartinez3582]

How much is small claim ? Starts

[@MakoKong]

great video. now i know what to expect. CCOL BEANS!

[@dudeyy399]

what happens if the plantiff lied that the papers were served?

[@IllinoisLegalAidOnline]

Please visit our website for more information or to find a helpful organization in your area.

[@Computadorasparatodos]

Excellent information, now I, am suing someone in New Jersey, and I saw that they were served by email, which is much easier than the old way of doing it. Now, my court date is Feb 9, I am using a dealership for a few issues, including the fact that they sold me a car with flood damage, there is a New Jersey law that regulates that, without telling me, and I have a question about the exhibits, I understand that I as the plaintiff have to use numbers, the defense uses letters?, and the question is how to number the exhibits, should I just have one very long exhibit, for instance the selling contract is 33 pages long, and with all the photos, and number everything, it would go up to 70 pages, yes there is a lot (they even sold me tire insurance on bad tires), or should I label each issue, within the same transaction, of buying this car, and then go like 1C,1C,1C, and for the second exhibit, 2C,2C,2C, etc, thanks

[@matthewperez9962]

He's guilty

[@mavenbraun5701]

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[@cesarmartinez3582]

How much is small claim ? Starts

[@cesarmartinez3582]

How much is small claim ? Starts

[@cesarmartinez3582]

How much is small claim ? Starts