Small Claims Court

Commenters overwhelmingly recommend or inquire about using small claims court to resolve minor disputes with companies or individuals, citing low fees, no lawyers needed, and high success rates due to defendants often not appearing.

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polymatter Jan 20, 2024 View on HN

Sounds like time to consider small claims court.

rsanek Jun 8, 2019 View on HN

Have you considered small claims court? They have low filing fees and typically disallow lawyers.

jacobr1 Jan 7, 2020 View on HN

Doesn't "small claims" court ameliorate this somewhat? Genuinely curious

thatoneuser May 8, 2019 View on HN

Why not take them to small claims?

paulmd Oct 1, 2020 View on HN

File a small-claims court suit, they probably won't even bother showing up and will just pay it.

quikoa Jul 25, 2023 View on HN

Perhaps it's worth considering taking them to a small claims court for this.

randommodnar May 2, 2016 View on HN

Why not take them to small claims court?

gambiting Dec 19, 2025 View on HN

Surely, you take them to small claims court over it, they won't bother so send anyone because their lawyers cost more per hour than your entire account was worth, you win by default?

nugget Apr 16, 2024 View on HN

Have you considered pursuing them in small claims court?

throwaway2037 May 24, 2024 View on HN

Did you try small claims court? That should work.