This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Small claims court is an informal and inexpensive forum to help you settle disputes of $7,000 or less. There are a few exceptions: If your case is based upon property damage sustained in an automobile accident, the award may exceed $7,000.
You can also ask your court's Self-Help Center or public law library for a sample or blank pleading paper.
Some typical grounds for a continuance motion include the unavailability of a witness; counsel's required presence in another court; illness of the defendant; prejudicial pretrial publicity; and an adequate opportunity to prepare the case, necessitated by such events as an amendment of the complaint, change of counsel, ...
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.
Proposed Form of Order - A proposed order is a form that the judge can use to either grant or deny the relief sought in the motion. Every motion must be accompanied by a proposed form of order. Return date - The return date is the date on which the court will consider the motion.
“Pleading paper” is the format required for filing documents in court when there is no pre-printed form available. This pleading paper is blank and can be used anywhere 28-line paper is accepted. Check your court's local rules for other format requirements such as fonts, font size, and line spacing.
Go to Layout and choose the Size option. There, you'll find a Legal option that will format your document in the 8.5 x 14 inch size. Ideally, you want to resize your document before changing other formatting, since the size of the paper can have significant impact on other elements of the document, as well.
Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 4(d) allows for personal or residence service. Service on state government, county, town, or political subdivision can be made by registered or certified mail. Court Rules 2.105(A) allows for either personal, registered mail, or certified mail, restricted delivery service.