If you have been unable to resolve a dispute with a person or a business, you may take your problem to Magistrate's Court. Magistrate's Court, also called Small Claims Court, is an informal court that handles money claims for less than $15,000.00. This court offers a quick and inexpensive process for complaint resolution.

Examples of problems often taken to the Magistrate's Court include:

	A tenant refusing to pay for damages in excess of the security deposit.
	A landlord failing to return a security deposit.
	A merchant refusing to replace, repair, or refund faulty merchandise.
	A person refusing to return money or property borrowed from another.
	A dry cleaner refusing to pay for lost or damaged clothing.
	A person refusing to pay for repairs after denting someone's fender.
	An auto mechanic charging for work not done, unnecessary repairs, or faulty workmanship.

You may file a claim in Magistrate's Court in your own name without an attorney, or you may hire an attorney at your expense. Magistrate's Court cases are heard and decided by a judge without a jury.