In part 1 of this 5-part series, a King County District Court judge discusses what sorts of claims are appropriate for Small Claims Court.
- 00:25 – Purpose of Small Claims Court
- 01:06 – What types of claims are allowed?
- 02:08 – What types of claims are NOT allowed?
- 03:54 – How much money can I ask for?
- 04:32 – Is it sometimes prudent to reduce a claim so it can be heard in Small Claims Court?
- 05:15 – When should I get legal advice?
- 06:44 – How do I know that I’m suing the right person?
- 07:22 – What are examples of improper claims?
- 09:46 – So, what’s the bottom line?
King County District Court’s information on Small Claims Court can be found HERE.
And you can read the statutes governing Small Claims Court at Ch. 12.40 RCW.