Filing your complaint starts your case, but the summons is the document that is issued under the court's authority that notifies your defendant they are being sued and that they need to take action.
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Injunctive relief, also known as an injunction, is a remedy which restrains a party from doing certain acts or requires a party to act in a certain way. It is generally only available when there is no other remedy at law and irreparable harm will result if the relief is not granted.
Description: The Consumer Affairs Branch mediates and investigates consumer complaints against businesses, tenant-landlord disputes, and cable issues if the transaction occurred in Fairfax County.
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Maryland Code § 4–405. Virginia: You can file a case in Small Claims Court in Virginia if your claim is for less than $5,000 (including the recovery of personal property worth less than $5,000). Virginia Code § 16.1- 122.2.
Conclusion: Going to small claims court may be worth it for $500, but it will determine how you weigh your costs versus benefits. At a minimum, it is worth it to send a demand letter.
Small Claims actions can be filed in the General District Court for disputes involving no more than $5,000.
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