This form is a generic complaint and adopts the "notice pleadings" format of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, which have been adopted by most states in one form or another. This form is for illustrative purposes only. Local laws should be consulted to determine any specific requirements for such a form in a particular jurisdiction.
Maine Complaint in Small Claims Court for Failure or Refusal to Return Money Deposited for Apartment
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A small claims case is a civil action for a money judgment in which the amount of damages is $6,500 or less. An action for forcible entry and detainer arising out of a landlord tenant dispute can be brought in small claims court.
Small claims court provides a speedy and inexpensive way to resolve disputes when the plaintiff's claim is $6,000 or less. Cases are heard and decided in Maine District Court by a judge without a jury.
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.
There are statute of limitations when it comes to filing claims. You have up to three years from the date of the incident to file a claim in small claims court for personal injury and property damage cases. You have six years from the date of the incident to file for oral and written contracts.
File your small claim online The easiest way to file a small claim is to use Small Claims Guide and File. This program will help you fill out the forms to file a small claim by providing questions you can answer in plain language.
The plaintiff will be asked to tell their side of the story, then the defendant will tell their side. Each side will have an opportunity to ask the other side and their witnesses questions. To win your case, you need to prove that your claim is valid.
The filing fee for small claims of $500 and under is $40. The filing fee for claims of $501 to $2000 is $50. The filing fee for claims of $2001 to $5000 is $100. The filing fee for claims of $5001 to $7000 is $150.
Another circumstance that can land a debtor in jail is missing a court date. If a small claims court hearing is scheduled, and you do not attend, the court will issue a warrant for your arrest.
