Definition of small-claims court
: a special court intended to simplify and expedite the handling of small claims on debts
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Patrick DeJean, the Marrero justice of the peace charged with pocketing public money, over-garnishing debtors' wages and keeping the excess, now stands accused of obstructing the federal grand jury investigation into his small-claims court.
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The next steps for a consumer can be small-claims court or, if bankruptcy is filed, bankruptcy court, Albracht said.
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Since there are no federal small-claims courts, the CASE Act would create an organization akin to one, which could adjudicate disputes if both sides approved.
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Constables serve papers such as eviction notices and enforce orders of justices of the peace in small-claims court.
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The bill’s requirement for a judgment against a tenant in order to access the mitigation fund could create an incentive for landlords to sue tenants in small-claims courts.
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Most arbitration clauses allow consumers to use small-claims courts instead, but there, too, the advantages appear tilted in the companies’ favor.
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The idea of a copyright small-claims court, which has been discussed in Washington D.C. for several years, would not have a substantial effect on major labels or publishers.
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First Known Use of small-claims court
1915
SMALL-CLAIMS COURT Defined for English Language Learners
small-claims court
Definition of small-claims court for English Language Learners
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law : a court where legal disputes over small amounts of money are settled
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small claims court
legal Definition of small claims court
: a special court intended to simplify and expedite the resolution of minor disputes involving small claims
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