If you can't resolve a dispute and money is involved, you have the option of small-claims or conciliation court. This is the public legal forum for settling lesser civil lawsuits, presided over by a ...

When Ashley Martin, of York County, found out she was not going to receive the $772 of produce and meats she purchased from Zina’s Produce in Williamsburg, Martin decided to file a lawsuit against ...

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts court officials say people who struggle with the English language could now find it easier pursue justice in small claims court. The Supreme Judicial Court says small ...

SPRINGFIELD - Maintaining a court system that is accessible to all members of the public is essential to protecting our constitutional democracy, according to Western Division Housing Court First ...

District Court Judge Michelle Comeau joins producer/host Coralie Chun Matayoshi to discuss what types of cases are heard in Small Claims Court, filing costs and procedures, notice to defendant, what ...

Any person or business with a claim that does not exceed $3,000 is entitled to file suit in small-claims court. The court will accept claims involving money but not disputes involving property. To ...

This story is part of MassLive’s ongoing housing court guide series. You can read other stories in the series here. If the amount of money you are seeking in your lawsuit is $7,000 or less, you can ...

A: The Los Angeles Online Dispute Resolution program became effective just this past week. The court is seeking to utilize remote technology in a positive way. Thus, the court notifies litigants with ...

Being owed money can be downright annoying, especially when the person who owes the debt is ignoring you. Or worse yet, refuses to pay you back. Take a deep breath — you have legal recourse. And you ...