Small Claims Court
Definition of "Small claims court"
Special court for the purpose of providing fast, inexpensive and informal settlement of small financial claims between plaintiff and defendant. The parties represent themselves. A landlord of a n apartment building might sue a tenant for nonpayment of a rent in this court.
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