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.
How Does Pennsylvania Small Claims Court Work? A small claims case starts by filing a claim with the Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court. You'll serve a copy of the claim and court date on the "defendant," the person or company you're suing. At the trial, you'll present evidence supporting your case.
All complaints are filed by the First Filing Unit, 1339 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Mail your complaint to this address. Include a self-address stamped envelope with your filing, to receive your filed complaint, pertinent forms and hearing information.
A small claims case starts by filing a claim with the Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court. You'll serve a copy of the claim and court date on the "defendant," the person or company you're suing. At the trial, you'll present evidence supporting your case.
File a praecipe for judgment, a dated copy of the 10 day notice, and a Pennsylvania Rule 236 form. If the debtor is an individual, you must file a notarized affidavit of nonmilitary service. File an original and a copy for each debtor with a Rule 236 form. Include a stamped envelope addressed to each debtor.
You can wear almost anything to small claims court . The judge does not care what you are wearing .
Civil Statutes of Limitation Similar to other states' statute of limitations laws, Pennsylvania imposes a two-year limit on personal injury, trespass, and fraud claims. Generally, the clock will start ticking on the date of the incident or discovery of the wrong.
A document that a plaintiff files with the prothonotary to commence a civil action in a Pennsylvania court of common pleas before filing a complaint (Pa.
PHILADELPHIA MUNICIPAL COURT. 1339 CHESTNUT STREET, 10TH FLOOR. PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107.