Win in Small Claims Court

This book is designed for you, the business owner.You are more likely than most to either become a defendant in a small claims case or need to bring a small claims case to court. The goal of this book is, quite simply, to help you win.Whether you're going to court to pursue or defend an action or making a demand for payment, there are many steps you can take to achieve the end result you want and we'll review them in detail.

We cover:

• Evaluating your case through research and consultation
• Preparing your case, including identifying free preparation programs
• Procedural matters and their impact
• Pre-litigation maneuvers including settlement techniques, negotiation techniques and drafting final demand letters
• Identifying the proper parties to lawsuits
• Preparing, drafting and filing a complaint
• Organizing and gathering evidence and witnesses
• Delivering the most effective testimony

Sample Forms and Documents on CD-ROM!

• Debtor's Order of Examination
• Debtor's Statement of Assets
• Bad Check Demand Letter
• Letter by Defendant to Plaintiff in a Collections Matter
• Plaintiff's Demand Letter
• Post-Judgment Demand Letters
• Settlement and Compromise Agreement
• Trademark Infringement Demand Letter
• Satisfaction of Judgment Form
• Small Claims Continuance Form
• Writ of Execution Form
• Complaint Form (CA)
• Subpoena (CT)