The Effect of Legal Representation

Running head: CRIMINAL & CIVIL LAW
IMPACT OF SMALL CLAIM COURT
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Authors Note

CRIMINAL & CIVIL LAW1
Response- 1
Court proceedings are time taking the matter. Especially, disputes related to property
involves a lengthy process. To prevent this problem small claims court are established so that
minor disputes can be resolved quickly. And investigation, discovery and settlement are not
necessary in case of minor disputes.
Response- 2
I just want to describe that previously the small claims courts deal with those cases which
involve less money but the amount of the dispute varies from one state to another. For instance,
previously the small claims courts deal with those matters which involve $1000 or less than
$1000 as a dispute. Recently, the monetary amount of the small claim court has been increased
from $1000 to $25,000. The increase of money is indeed static but it is also important to keep in
mind the purpose of the small claim court. This court aims to deal with only those matters which
involve less money but $25,000 is not a small amount. Moreover, another purpose of these courts
is to provide proper judgment quickly. Disputes involving small amounts are assumed to be less
complicated. It is important to cooperate with society without overlooking the purpose of the
small claims court.
Regarding the lawyers of the small claim courts I want to describe that although some
countries exclude lawyers from appearing on behalf of clients in small claims courts, most
countries allow parties to be represented by lawyers. If the matter of dispute does not take too
many days to justify the cost, a party can appoint a lawyer in the small claims court to defend
him or her.