Guide to Small Claims Proceedings in the District Court - Contempt Hearings

Contents:

• When to use the Small Claims Proceeding
  
  
• Cost of filing a Suit
• Representation
  
  
• Claims by Defendant against Plaintiff
  
  
• Where to file a Case
  
  
• Beginning the Suit
  
  
• Arranging for Service
• Filing the Case
  
  
• The Hearing Date
  
  
• Continuances
  
  
• Preparing for the Hearing
  
  
• Out-of-Court Settlement
  
  
• Going to Court: Mediation and Hearing
  
  
• Appeal
  
  
• Collecting the Judgment through a Disclosure Hearing
  
  
• The Disclosure Hearing
  
  
• If the Creditor or Debtor Fails to Appear at the Disclosure Hearing
  
  
• Transfer to Another Court
  
  
• Contempt
  
  
• When Payment is Received