Is Small Claims Court Actually Like What You See on TV?

Judge’s gavel next to a note labeled small claims court on a desk

Not really. Small claims court is usually much quieter, faster, less dramatic, and far more procedural than what you see on TV. Real small claims hearings are often short, informal, and focused on documents, dates, receipts, contracts, photos, and whether one side can clearly prove what happened. In many courts, the hearing may last only … Read more