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Resources available in each county may be found at the link below:\u003Cbr>[https://www.wicourts.gov/services/public/selfhelp/docs/countylegalresources.pdf](https://www.wicourts.gov/services/public/selfhelp/docs/countylegalresources.pdf) |\n| For additional information, please see the Pre-Judgment and Post-Judgment Basic Steps Documents. These basic steps documents and any forms mentioned in this basic guide may be obtained from the clerk of court or online at:\u003Cbr>[https://www.wicourts.gov/forms1/circuit.htm](https://www.wicourts.gov/forms1/circuit.htm). |\n| In addition to the guidance in this handbook, follow local court rules or procedures:\u003Cbr>Wisconsin Circuit Court Rules |\n| NOTICE: Small Claims laws change often. The small claims forms are intended to be useful in many cases, but you may have to add or attach additional information as it applies to your case. Talk to a lawyer if you are unsure whether these forms are the most appropriate for your situation.\u003Cbr>COURT STAFF CANNOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE. |\n\nGENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT SMALL CLAIMS COURT What is Small Claims Court?  \nSmall Claims Court is a special court where disputes are resolved more quickly and inexpensively than in other court proceedings. The rules in Small Claims Court also are simpler and less formal. The person who sues is called the plaintiff. The person who is sued is called the defendant.  \nWhat terms are used in Small Claims Court?  \nAll terms are defined in the Glossary which can be found starting on page 14.  \nWhat kinds of cases go to Small Claims Court?  \nThe most common types of small claims cases are:  \n• Claims for money: where the amount claimed is $10,000 or less, if the actions are:  \n• For money judgments only, or  \n• For garnishment of wages.  \n• Claims for tort/personal injury: where the amount claimed is $5,000 or less.  \n• Claims for eviction: regardless of the amount of rent claimed.  \n• Claims for replevin (return of property) :  \n• Non-consumer credit actions where the value of the property claimed is $10,000 or less;  \n• Consumer credit transactions where the amount financed is $25,000 or less. Less common types of small claims cases include:  \n•  Return of earnest money for purchase of real property  \n• Action on an arbitration award for the purchase of real property  \n•  Eviction action due to foreclosure  \nSee also §799 .01(1), Wis. Stats. , the Legal Glossary (page 14 of this document),  \n• Pre-Judgment: Basic Steps for Handling a Small Claims Case for Eviction, (SC-6010V),  \n• Pre-Judgment: Basic Steps for Handling a Small Claims Case for Recovery of Money,(SC-6020V), and  \n• Pre-Judgment: Basic Steps for Handling a Small Claims Case for Replevin (Recovery of Property), (SC-6030V) for further information.  \nWhat is a tort or personal injury action?  \nA tort is a wrongful act that injures someone, where the injured person may sue the  \nperson/business causing the injury for money damages. The injury may be to a person’s body, property, business, reputation, or other interest. The act may be the result of carelessness (“negligence”) or may be intentional. A tort is different from a breach of contract or a crime. For more information about torts/personal injury actions, please see Appendix A: “Personal Injury – Helpful Information” at the end of this document.  \nWho can sue in Small Claims Court?  \nAny person who is 18 years or older.  \nDo I have to have an attorney?  \nWhether to hire an attorney is your decision. Many people feel that they can handle their legal matters without an attorney in Small Claims Court. When you represent yourself in court without an attorney it is called “self-representation” or “pro se.”  \nEven if you do not intend to hire an attorney to represent you in Small Claims Court, you may wish to contact an attorney for advice. 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The guide also lists additional, less common types.\"},{\"question\":\"Can court staff help you with forms or legal advice?\",\"answer\":\"Court staff may only provide general information about court rules, procedures, practices, and forms. They cannot give legal advice, tell you which form to use, help fill out forms, or interpret terms or court orders.\"}]","Basic Guide to Wisconsin Small Claims Actions - read online free | PDF",1790686820,45]