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To sue someone in Massachusetts, you have to file a complaint with the clerk of the court. A complaint is not a specific form. It is a document that contains a short statement of the facts showing your claim and why you are entitled to relief and a demand for judgment granting that relief.
No Attorney Required: You can speak on your own behalf in Small Claims Court and you do not need an attorney to bring a small claims case in Massachusetts, though you are permitted to retain an attorney if you wish.
To meet your legal obligations, include the following information in your 30 Day Demand Letter: Your full name and address. The description of the unfair or deceptive act or practice including all the unfair or deceptive practices claimed, the dates involved in the transaction, and any other important facts.
Time limits on filing claims Generally, a claim based on a contract or a consumer protection law must be brought within 6 years, and a claim resulting from negligence or intentional harm must be brought within 3 years, but there are exceptions.
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 courts provide a simple, informal and inexpensive option for resolving cases where the claim is $7,000 or less.
Massachusetts has a statute that specifically enables the Attorney General and consumers to take legal action against unfair or deceptive conduct in the marketplace, called Massachusetts Consumer Protection law, Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93A.
If I get served with a complaint, what do I do? Read the summons and the complaint or petition. It is important to read both the summons (or citation) and the complaint (or petition) very carefully. Write and file an answer. Serve the other party with a copy of the answer.