If you can't resolve a dispute and money is involved, you have the option of small-claims or conciliation court. This is the public legal forum for settling lesser civil lawsuits, presided over by a ...

When Ashley Martin, of York County, found out she was not going to receive the $772 of produce and meats she purchased from Zina’s Produce in Williamsburg, Martin decided to file a lawsuit against ...

Legal fees can take a sizable chunk of money out of the revenue that a small business has. If you are in a dispute with another party and you're wondering if the amount of money involved is worth a ...

The purpose of small claims court is to allow for people to resolve their disputes quickly and inexpensively, for claims that are usually less than $10,000. Knowing when to use them, on the other hand ...

Yesterday, Heather Peters proved one woman can strike a blow against a major automaker when she succeeded in a landmark California case against Honda for making false claims about fuel economy.The key ...

District Court Judge Michelle Comeau joins producer/host Coralie Chun Matayoshi to discuss what types of cases are heard in Small Claims Court, filing costs and procedures, notice to defendant, what ...

This story is part of MassLive’s ongoing housing court guide series. You can read other stories in the series here. If the amount of money you are seeking in your lawsuit is $7,000 or less, you can ...