Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court by Ralph Warner

Author:Ralph Warner
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Civil Law, Trial Practice, Reference, Practical Guides, Small claims courts - United States, Small claims courts, United States, Civil Procedure, Courts, Law, Popular works
ISBN: 9781413307627
Publisher: NOLO
Published: 2008-03-29T10:00:00+00:00

CAUTION

Don't waste a judge's time. Never ask a judge to take time to leave court to view evidence if you can establish or prove the same point by other means, such as by presenting the testimony (or letter) of a witness or by showing the judge a photograph.

JUDGES' TIPS

Small claims court judges may independently consult expert witnesses. Many small claims judges keep lists of "experts" whom they consult from time to time regarding particular issues in medicine, dentistry, plumbing, auto repair-you name it. If a judge is going to do this, he or she should tell the parties so they have some idea where the decision is coming from. If you think the judge is considering such a step, don't be shy about asking if that is indeed the intention and what expert the judge has in mind. It would not be untoward, for instance, to ask the judge to state in the written judgment the source of any expert advice. The worst the judge can do is say no.

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