legal system
WASHINGTON STATE, SNOHOMISH COUNTY COURT DISTRICT
1. What is the maximum dollar amount of a small claims case?
The maximum dollar amount of a small claims case that can be filed in Snohomish County cannot exceed $5,000.
http://www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/Departments/District_Court/SmallClaimInformation.htm
Paragraph one “Who can sue and be sued?” updated August 21, 2012 accessed January 17, 2014.
2. Can the small claims court impose equitable relief (non monetary relief such as an injunction or specific performance)? The Snohomish County small claims court is only for the recovery of money. When filing for small claims court with Snohomish County you will participate in a mediation hearing prior to your court date. If a non monetary resolution if found during mediation it can be followed but cannot be imposed by the court.
http://www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/Departments/District_Court/SmallClaimInformation.htm
Paragraph two “Dispute Resolution Services” updated August 21, 2012 accessed January 17, 2014.
3. Can you sue a corporation in small claims court? Snohomish County small claims court allows lawsuits by any person or corporation with few exceptions. It is the plaintiffs responsibility to clearly identify the defendants identity as an individual or corporation when filing for small claims court in Snohomish County.
http://www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/Departments/District_Court/SmallClaimInformation.htm
Paragraph five “Filing A Claim” updated August 21, 2012 accessed January 17, 2014.
4. If you won a small claims case, will the court collect your judgment for you? If not, explain how you collect your judgment.
Snohomish County court does not collect the judgment for you. It is required that the losing party pays without delay and a written statement be submitted to the court. If a payment has not been received within thirty days the winning party should submit a written request of failed payment to the court. The winning party
1. What is the maximum dollar amount of a small claims case?
The maximum dollar amount of a small claims case that can be filed in Snohomish County cannot exceed $5,000.
http://www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/Departments/District_Court/SmallClaimInformation.htm
Paragraph one “Who can sue and be sued?” updated August 21, 2012 accessed January 17, 2014.
2. Can the small claims court impose equitable relief (non monetary relief such as an injunction or specific performance)? The Snohomish County small claims court is only for the recovery of money. When filing for small claims court with Snohomish County you will participate in a mediation hearing prior to your court date. If a non monetary resolution if found during mediation it can be followed but cannot be imposed by the court.
http://www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/Departments/District_Court/SmallClaimInformation.htm
Paragraph two “Dispute Resolution Services” updated August 21, 2012 accessed January 17, 2014.
3. Can you sue a corporation in small claims court? Snohomish County small claims court allows lawsuits by any person or corporation with few exceptions. It is the plaintiffs responsibility to clearly identify the defendants identity as an individual or corporation when filing for small claims court in Snohomish County.
http://www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/Departments/District_Court/SmallClaimInformation.htm
Paragraph five “Filing A Claim” updated August 21, 2012 accessed January 17, 2014.
4. If you won a small claims case, will the court collect your judgment for you? If not, explain how you collect your judgment.
Snohomish County court does not collect the judgment for you. It is required that the losing party pays without delay and a written statement be submitted to the court. If a payment has not been received within thirty days the winning party should submit a written request of failed payment to the court. The winning party