UGN복음방송  상법 법률 칼럼



Small Claims Court:

Limitation:

1) Amount: By Individual $10,000.00  (Auto Insurance coverage: $7,500.00)

2) The nature of claim must be monetary damage 

3) File many claims if less than $2,500.00

4) May not file more than 2 if amount if more than $2,500.00

Procedures:

1) Must Know Defendant’s exact name.

2) Demand letter must be sent before filing

3) Know where the complaint must be filed  (court locator – zip code or address)

4) Fill out the form – on line 

5) Serve your claim 

a) Defendant can file an answer and file counter claim

b) Move the case to Superior court with counter claim

6) Go to Court

7) Judgment

8) 30 days wait period or 30 days to file an appeal

9) Record abstract judgment with county 

10) Pay your judgment – Plaintiff must file an acknowledgment of satisfaction of judgment with court and record it to each county.