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	Alternatives to Small Claims Court Some disagreements can be resolved better without a law suit through negotiation or mediation. By: Legal Aid of Northwest Texas (Waxahachie Office)


	How do I file my Small Claims Court Suit? There are many things you should do in preparing your case before you actually file your lawsuit. By: Legal Aid of Northwest Texas (Waxahachie Office)


	How to Sue in Small Claims Court You can file suit in Small Claims Court without a lawyer if your claim is under $5,000.00 By: Legal Aid of Northwest Texas (Waxahachie Office)


	How, where, cost of Small Claims Court - Texas (Separate Website) This Guide is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. How much can I sue for? Where do I file suite? How much does it cost to sue? By: Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law


	Preparing your case You have prepared your case for filing with the court. Now you must prepare your case for trial. By: Legal Aid of Northwest Texas (Waxahachie Office)


	Should You Check With A Lawyer? Many attorneys will handle a case and obtain a legal fee from the defendant. If you can not resolve your dispute by negotiation, you should try to see if an attorney is interested in the legal merits of your case. By: Legal Aid of Northwest Texas (Waxahachie Office)


	Statutes Governing Small Claims Courts The Texas Legislature has passed the following laws directly related to Small Claims Court actions. By: Legal Aid of Northwest Texas (Waxahachie Office)


	What happens after I win my case? If the Small Claims Court rules in your favor, and no appeal is taken by the loser, you may still have work to do. By: Legal Aid of Northwest Texas (Waxahachie Office)


	What Happens at the Trial? Though less formal than other courts, the trial process is conducted about the same as in any other court. By: Legal Aid of Northwest Texas (Waxahachie Office)


	Where and When Do I file my Small Claims lawsuit? You must file your lawsuit in the proper Small Claims Court. You must file the claim before the law says you have waited too long. By: Legal Aid of Northwest Texas (Waxahachie Office)


	Who Do I Sue? Knowing how to sue the right person or company is very important to your overall success in obtaining satisfaction of your complaint. By: Legal Aid of Northwest Texas (Waxahachie Office)


	Your Appeal Rights If you do not like the decision made by the judge in the Small Claims Court you have the right to appeal the case. By: Legal Aid of Northwest Texas (Waxahachie Office)


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