Video Highlights

• 00:19 – What are judgments?
• 00:46 – If I win, will I get money at the end of the trial?
• 01:25 – How long do judgments last?
• 01:39 – Do judgments accrue interest?
• 02:13 – How do I go about collecting on a judgment?
• 03:12 – Can I transfer a judgment to someone else for collection?

Helpful Links

• Small Claims Court Information (King Co. District Court)
• Washington State Courts – “How do I collect my money?”
• Washington State Attorney General – About Small Claims Court

Video Highlights

• 00:24 – When does a small claims case go to trial?
• 01:02 – What actually happens during the trial?
• 02:30 – Who has the burden to convince the judge?
• 05:54 – What is the evidence standard for Small Claims Court?
• 03:31 – What happens if the plaintiff wins?
• 04:06 – What happens if the defendant wins?
• 04:46 – What can be done if someone disagrees with decision?

Helpful Links

• Small Claims Court Information (King Co. District Court)
• Small Claims Video Series Part 2 – Service of Process
• Small Claims Video Series Part 3 – Mediation

Video Highlights

• 00:17 – Introduction
• 00:44 – What does “service of process” mean?
• 01:16 – Who can serve the defendant?  
• 01:35 – What are the different ways a person can be served?
• 02:34 – Can a corporation be served?
• 03:14 – Does the defendant have to arrange to be served?
• 03:34 – What statutes should I review?
• 04:12 – What is a “process server?”
• 04:51 – What else should I know about service of process?

Helpful Links

• RCW 4.28.080 – Service of Process
• WA Secretary of State Corporations Search
• Ch. 12.40 RCW – Small Claims Statute
• King Co. Small Claims information page (including Declaration of Service form)

Video Highlights

• 00:30 – What IS the purpose of Small Claims Court?
• 01:07 – What types of claims are allowed in Small Claims Court?
• 02:08 – What types of claims are NOT allowed?
• 03:54 – How much money can be claimed?
• 04:33 – Might it be advisable to lower your damages claim so that you can use Small Claims Court?
• 05:15 – When should I consult with an attorney?
• 06:44 – How do you know if you’re suing the right person?
• 07:22 – What are some examples of improper claims?
• 09:45 – So what’s is the bottom line with “right court, right claim?”

Helpful Links:

• Ch. 12.40 RCW (Small Claims Court Statute)
• Small Claims Court Information (King Co. District Court)
• Starting your Small Claims Court Case (King Co. District Court)