If you're writing your own answer, it should include: The name of the court (in this case, Probate and Family Court) The division of the court. The docket number. The plaintiff's name (this is the person who filed the complaint) v. The defendant's name (this is you) and any other defendant listed on the complaint.
Small claims court is an informal and inexpensive forum to help you settle disputes of $7,000 or less.
Filing your claim To file suit, you must fill out a Statement of Claim and Notice form. Get this from the Small Claims Clerk in your district. Your claim may be filed in person or by mail.
Filing your claim To file suit, you must fill out a Statement of Claim and Notice form. Get this from the Small Claims Clerk in your district. Your claim may be filed in person or by mail. However, when the papers are sent by mail to the clerk, the action is not commenced until the papers are actually received.
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.
Once the case is filed, the court schedules a hearing where both parties present their evidence, and the judge issues a decision. There is no minimum amount required to file a small claims case in the Philippines, but the maximum amount allowed is PHP 400,000.
Mail the Plaintiff a copy of the Answer within 20 days of receiving the Complaint. Find the Plaintiff's address on the Summons. If Plaintiff's attorney's address is on the Summons, send the copy to them.
Answering a claim and counterclaims You may file a form called Small Claims Answer with the court or send a signed letter to the court stating why the plaintiff shouldn't win. This "answer" should state the specific parts of the claim that are denied. However, you aren't required to file an answer.
Rule 56 - Summary Judgment (a)Motions for Summary Judgment. A party may move for summary judgment subsequent to the commencement of any proceeding under these rules except in actions for divorce or in actions for custody or visitation or for criminal contempt.