If you have questions, please call the Conciliation Court at (612) 348-6000.
Hennepin County (Fourth District) Harassment cases and Extreme Risk Protection Orders are now being filed in the Family Division.
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.
Currently, the monetary jurisdictional limit is $15,000 ($4,000 if the claim involves a consumer credit transaction). You cannot file a claim involving title to real estate, slander, class actions, or medical malpractice in Conciliation Court.
A losing party pays attorney fees only if the winner is specifically given the right to recover legal fees in a contract between the parties or through a state or federal law. Learn about preparing a defense in Disputing a Small Claims Court Case: Fight Back.
How to write a letter of request. Gather information. Before you write your letter of request, you're probably going to need to do some research. Plan your content. Introduce yourself. Detail your request. Explain why. Conclude the letter.
Here are the steps I took to draft a successful goodwill deletion letter. Be specific. Your creditor likely only knows you as a number. Explain your situation. Express regret. Explain why you want the item removed. Provide supporting documentation.
If you write a letter, instead of using the tear-off form, the debt dispute letter should include your personal identifying information; verification of the amount of debt owed; the name of the creditor for the debt; and a request the debt not be reported to credit reporting agencies until the matter is resolved or ...
You can get copies of divorce decrees, custody and child support orders, and other Hennepin Family Court documents from the 4th District Records Center.