Chapter 55
Small Claims

Small claims department

Commencement of action

Contents of claim

Verification and prosecution of claim

Notice of claim

Explanation to plaintiff of how notice may be served

Admission or denial of claim

Time and place of hearing

Additional time for appearances

Formal pleadings unnecessary

Appearance by parties and attorneys

Counterclaim

Payment of judgment

Conclusiveness of judgment

Form of appeal

Enforcement of judgment when no appeal is taken

Separate docket for small claims department