How does Small Claims Court work in Georgia?
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How does Small Claims Court work in Georgia?
If you can’t to resolve a dispute with a person or a business, you may take your problem to magistrate court. Magistrate court, also called small claims court, is an informal court that handles money claims of less than $15,000. This court offers a quick and inexpensive process to resolve complaints.
How do I file a small claims suit in Atlanta?
To start the process of electronic filing a small claims case, you must first fill out a Statement of Claim Form. On this form, you will enter the name and address of the person or corporation you are suing, state the exact amount of money you are suing for, and explain why you are suing.
Do you have to be served for a civil lawsuit?
You are required to serve any new party with a filed copy of Dispute Note and Counterclaim and a blank form of Dispute Note to Counterclaim Civil Claim. After you have served the documents you are required to complete and file an Affidavit of Service of Commencement Documents.
How long can creditors pursue a debt in Georgia?
Most debts in Georgia have a statute of limitations of four years, like medical debt, credit card debt and auto loans. Mortgages have a slightly longer statute of limitations of six years, and any debt you may owe to your state for tax purposes has a statute of limitations of seven years.
How long can a creditor attempt to collect a debt?
between four and six years
