Small Claims Courts

GPTKB entity

Statements (30)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:judge
gptkbp:appealsProcess limited
gptkbp:defendant individuals
businesses
gptkbp:enforcedBy judgment enforcement required
gptkbp:evidenceRules relaxed
gptkbp:example gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Canada
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:fareControl lower than regular courts
gptkbp:filingProcess simplified
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Small Claims Courts
gptkbp:judge property damage
contract disputes
rarely used
landlord-tenant disputes
unpaid debts
presides
gptkbp:jurisdiction civil cases
monetary disputes
gptkbp:legalAdvice not provided by court
gptkbp:legalRepresentation often not required
gptkbp:location many countries
gptkbp:monetaryLimit varies by jurisdiction
gptkbp:plaintiff individuals
small businesses
gptkbp:purpose resolve minor disputes quickly
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Judiciary_of_Brazil
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7