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How do you file a claim in a small claims court?

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YOU MUST FILE A STATEMENT OF CLAIM WITH THE COURT OFFICE. YOU THEN HAVE TO

FILE AN AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE WITH THE COURT.YOU MUST SERVE YOUR STATEMENT OF CLAIM UPON THE DEFENDANT. CHECK AND SEE WHAT DIFFERENT MEANS OF SERVICE ARE ACCEPTABLE IN YOUR AREA.

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