To begin an action in Small Claims Court, a person, or someone acting on his or her behalf, must come to the Small Claims Court Clerk's office in the proper county and fill out a statement of claim. To find out where the clerk's office is located in your county, click on Locations.
The Small Claims Court has monetary jurisdiction up to $10,000.00. Claims for more than $10,000.00 may not be brought in Small Claims Court. They must be started in the Civil Part of the court or in a different court.
FORM AND CONTENT OF THE NOTICE OF CLAIM Pedigree information –i.e. name and address of claimant and attorney. Sworn by or on behalf of the claimant. Description of the nature of the claim (what did the public corporation do wrong (tort/negligence)). Place where the injury occurred, date and time.
This document is called a "Note of Issue." It's a document that lets the court know that all discovery is complete. It's a way for the court to know that the lawsuit is technically ready for trial. Once your attorney prepares and files a "Note of Issue" your case will sit on the trial calendar for many months.
The Small Claims Court has monetary jurisdiction up to $10,000.00. Claims for more than $10,000.00 may not be brought in Small Claims Court. They must be started in the Civil Part of the court or in a different court.
A small claims action begins by filing a Statement of Claim. Small claim cases should be filed with the clerk in the appropriate county. Filing fees for small claims actions are established in the Florida Statutes and local county ordinances. The clerk of court may be able to provide information on filing fees.
A proper and timely Notice of Claim must be served upon the government and at least 30 days must elapse before a lawsuit can be instituted. This allows the government agency, if it chooses, to begin a quick investigation of the facts concerning the claim.
New York follows a no-fault insurance system, which requires you to file your initial claim for medical expenses and lost wages with your own insurance company within 30 days of the accident, regardless of whether it happened on Broadway during rush hour or late at night in Queens.
The Notice of Claim must be served on the municipal government agency, by personal delivery, or registered or certified mail. The service must be made upon a person designated by law to receive summonses in Supreme Court actions or an attorney regularly engaged in representing such public corporations.
How long you have to file a claim in court, notably Small Claims Court, varies depending on the topic and circumstances of the respective litigation. Chapter 95.11, Florida Statutes, explains that a person has between one and five years.