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Replying to: marsha7 (May 18, 2008 5:15 pm) It's supposed to be a "small change" type of system. for a $25,000 claim, you can afford a lawyer and a lawyer might make sense. Small Claims is the roll of the dice after all, decided (often) in a few minutes by a person who may or may not even be a judge, and who may not know all the ins and outs of the laws being debated. I personally wouldn't roll a $25,000 set of dice in Small Claims. |
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differently...gas used to be 50 cents, now $4.00...the standard American car, the Impala, used to cost under 10 grand, now probably closer to 30, even tho it is not the same size car it used to be...I just do not see that $25K is so great an amount, and, remember, just because that is the limit does not mean every case will have that amount demanded... But, if a contractor performed shoddy work, and a home remodel for just a room or two can break $25K, or a shoddy repair of a Cadillac, it would be nice to be able to sue, without an attorney, for amounts up to $25K... Remembering that either side has the right to appeal to a higher court, I do not see this as a problem...for every loser that does NOT appeal, the system has now been un-clogged by one less case filed by some 
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Replying to: marsha7 (May 19, 2008 1:08 pm) http://www.amazon.com/Everybodys-Guide-Small-Claims-California/dp/0873378075 Essentially I see Small Claims as a simplification process. Small amounts, private parties disputes only (in most cases), simplified rules of evidence, no attorneys, depositions, complicated maneuvers, etc. I'd hate to see this altered, although really the entire concept of Small Claims is relatively new to American history, so I guess any rule one can make up, one can change. It's a great way to get compensated for shoddy repairs and a great way to throw your deadbeat tenant out of the apartment...or to get your damage deposit back from your deadbeat landlord 
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simple process, simple evidence, no deps, almost always no attorneys, and keep costs down... I just see the amount in question as higher than you do, that's all...
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Replying to: cccompson (May 15, 2008 2:12 pm) No sweet cheeks, I knew exactly what you were trying to do. All I did was "reverse" your point to prove that your point was in fact pointless.
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Replying to: marsha7 (May 19, 2008 6:41 pm) |
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Replying to: satire (May 19, 2008 10:50 pm) |
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 Hi! I own a 2008 Prius and was in an accident which wasn't my fault. The other drivers insurance says the damage is around 12K. What is the process for determining and pursuing a diminshed value claim? They are about to begin repair on the car. Thanks
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Replying to: smashedcar22 (May 22, 2008 10:09 am) If the roof was bent out of shape, will the new windshield never leak? |
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