How do I file in small claims court against someone from another state? I am in MN, she is in WA. The MN state site for Small Claims says that the claim should be filed in the county of the defendant. Do I have to file in Seattle, or can I file in Minneapolis? We didn't sign a contract, but I have chat logs and emails of her saying she'd do work for me, then saying she'd refund my money after not doing that work. The whole experience has taken place over 7 months. [more inside]
posted by chriswarren on Mar 2, 2009 - 5 answers

Ok, well, it turns out Dollar Rent A Car wants to take me to court for the $1000. (see: this question) I plan to file in small claims court before they can take me to court because I think that will give me a better chance of winning. However, I only want to discuss who is responsible for the $1000 and not whether or not I was insured at the time. Help! [more inside]
posted by hulahulagirl on Apr 28, 2008 - 26 answers

My car was just totaled by an unlicensed, uninsured 16-year-old driver in Chicago. I'm insured, but I have no collision coverage, so any/all expenses are strictly out-of-pocket. The teen responsible was found to be 100% liable on the police report. Can/should I take the family to small claims court? Related: Can anyone suggest a salvage guy that pays a fair price for junked cars and a decent lawyer to represent me in small claims court? Do I even need a lawyer in small claims court? Sorry - I'm new to this. [more inside]
posted by hypocritical ross on Apr 21, 2008 - 33 answers

How do I recover money through small claims court without contact info for the guy I'm trying to get my money from? [more inside]
posted by Andrhia on Nov 12, 2007 - 13 answers

Another security deposit question with a twist. Landlord in California is holding deposit until she receives "payment" for unreturned DVDs - which I didn't borrow. Illegal. However, I didn't return the keys before I left on vacation to Thailand! [more inside]
posted by faux ami on Sep 17, 2007 - 7 answers

A client stopped a cheque they gave me as payment for musical services rendered. They don't respond to my demands for payment. What options do I have? [more inside]
posted by cbrody on Aug 9, 2007 - 17 answers

I flew with JetBlue last month. Some small items were missing from my luggage when I arrived at my destination. I am trying to figure out how far I want to go with this to try to 1) get reimbursed for lost/stolen items and 2) get them to make their legal documents reflect their actual policies. I'd like some advice from people who have dealt with airlines and their luggage policies to help me strategize. [more inside]
posted by jessamyn on Jun 27, 2007 - 30 answers

Okay - Small claims question here - maybe the MeFi legal eagles can help me out... Business A is sued by Business B is small claims court in the state of Idaho. Plaintiff, (Business B) doesn't bother to show up to the trial. Plaintiff's case is marked "dismissed with prejudice" on judgement. Business B has subsequently refiled the same case with the same court. Not appealed, but simply filed again. The court clerks are unable to clarify whether this is an oversight on their part (allowing business B to file the case again) or if it's even legal to do so. They can however, verify that this is not filed as an appeal of the original case. Clerk intends to confer with original Judge next week. Thoughts?
posted by stenseng on Aug 18, 2006 - 11 answers

IANAL Dentist filter: So the dentist told my wife, repeatedly, "of course your insurance will cover this. Don't even worry about it." The insurance won't pay for it. We're stuck with the $400 bill. If we don't pay, our credit is hosed. Non-snarky suggestions?
posted by craniac on Jan 6, 2006 - 38 answers

I have been subletting an apartment in Wisconsin for the past few months, and I just found out that my sublessee hasn't paid any rent. He was evicted a month ago. Is it possible for me to recover the rent (for which I am ultimately responsible, according to the lease terms) from him in small claims court? [more inside]
posted by UKnowForKids on Apr 19, 2005 - 12 answers