Small Claims Court

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:judge
gptkbp:accessible designed for self-representation
gptkbp:appeals_process limited or restricted
gptkbp:decision_maker gptkb:judge
gptkbp:enforcement_of_judgment may require separate process
gptkbp:evidence_rules relaxed
gptkbp:examples_of_cases property damage
landlord-tenant disputes
breach of contract
unpaid debts
gptkbp:filing_fee usually low
gptkbp:filing_process simplified
gptkbp:handles small monetary disputes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Small Claims Court
gptkbp:jurisdiction civil cases
gptkbp:jury_trial not available
gptkbp:legal_representation often not required
gptkbp:location many countries, including US, UK, Canada, Australia
gptkbp:monetary_limit varies by jurisdiction
gptkbp:origin developed to provide access to justice for minor disputes
gptkbp:purpose resolve disputes quickly and inexpensively
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Courts_of_Ireland
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5