What to do if someone sues you for money?

Get help with a demand letter . Try mediation or other alternatives to lawyers and courts. You can try mediation throughout your case, even if it does not work now. Consider if going to court can give you what you want. If you win in court, the court cannot collect the money for you.

What happens if you sue more than one person?

You may start the case against more than one defendant as long as the reasons you are suing them are connected. If you win the case you will be able to get a judgment against the defendant. Then you can collect the money you are owed. If you are owed rent money, or maintenance or child support, this is not the right section for you.

Can you sue someone for unlimited amount of money?

While Supreme Courts can decide cases suing for an unlimited amount of money. For help learning which court to start your case go to The Right Court for Your Problem. If you want to start your case in Small Claims Court (cases up to $10,000), the information in this section is not right for you.

Can you go to court to get money back?

The court can order the money to be paid. You can use a statutory demand to ask for money you’re owed from a person or business. If they ignore the statutory demand or cannot repay the money, you can apply to a court to: However, the costs are high and you may not get any of your money back. Get legal advice before doing this if you’re unsure.

Can a person Sue you in Small Claims Court?

Find out how you can sue the person who is suing you in small claims court if you believe that person owes you money, including how to analyze, prepare, and file a Small Claims Counterclaim.