How long is small claims trial?

You can expect 2-3 hours for your trial, to include time for the Judge to read the papers beforehand and to prepare his judgment after considering the evidence. That being the case, he will keep a firm grip on what he is prepared to allow the parties to say.

When do small claims cases go to court?

Under the Revised Rules of Procedure for Small Claims Cases, courts are mandated to resolve a case within thirty (30) days from the day the statement of claim was filed.

How to prepare for a small claims trial?

Trials in Small Claims Court are not intended to be trials by ambush where either side learns for the first time when the witness is on the witness stand what they are going to say. You will also likely be told that you are required to exchange documents with the other side and provide the Court with copies of those documents.

What’s the limit for small claims in the Supreme Court?

SMALL CLAIMS NOW UP TO 400K IN METROPOLITAN TRIAL COURTS. February 27, 2019. The Supreme Court increased the limit of small claims cases filed before the Metropolitan Trial Courts from P300,000.00 to P400,000.00, beginning 1 April 2019.

Where do I File my Small Claims case?

Where do I file my small claims case? A small claims case is filed with the Metropolitan Trial Court, Municipal Trial Court in Cities, Municipal Trial Court and Municipal Circuit Trial Courts. Since this is a civil case, it must be filed in the city:

What happens at a small claims court trial?

If you are the person filing the lawsuit (the plaintiff), you will speak first at trial. You have the burden of proving your case to the judge by a “preponderance of the evidence,” which means that the evidence presented must show that it is more likely than not you should prevail.

Where do small claims cases have to be filed?

Small Claims cases must be filed in a venue (court) designated by the Chief Court Administrator.

What happens if I lose a small claims case?

It is important that you prepare your case thoroughly to give you the best chance at winning. A plaintiff who loses a Small Claims Court case cannot appeal. Only a defendant can appeal a small claims case. If you are the defendant in a Small Claims Court, you are trying to avoid being held liable to the plaintiff for some amount of money.

How much money can you sue in Small Claims Court?

1. What is Small Claims Court? Small Claims Court is a part of Connecticut’s court system where a person can sue for money damages only up to $5,000.00. That amount is set by state law and may change from time to time.