Small Claim Cases

YOU AGREE TO GIVE UP THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS:

  • the right to have an attorney
  • the right to appeal to a higher court
  • the right to a jury trial

WHO MAY FILE A SMALL CLAIM?

Any person over the age of 17 may file a small claim.


ARE THERE FEES TO FILE A SMALL CLAIM?

Yes.  Browse Small Claim Fee Schedule.


HOW DO I KNOW WHAT COUNTY TO FILE A CLAIM?

The business or person you are suing must do business or live in Cheboygan County, or the action must have occurred in Cheboygan County.

 

Terminology defined

 

 

  • Plaintiff - a party who sues another party
  • Defendant - a party being sued

 

 

(There can be more than one plaintiff or defendant in the same action)


AM I RESPONSIBLE FOR LOCATING THE PARTIES, DETERMINING COURSE OF ACTION, AND GATHERING WITNESSES AND EVIDENCE?

Yes, all parties are responsible for locating witnesses,  gathering evidence, and determining the course of action.

WHAT IS THE MOST I CAN COLLECT THROUGH A SETTLEMENT IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT?

$3,000 plus costs