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The document is a legal claim filed in the Small Claims Division of the Circuit Court of Oregon for Deschutes County. It outlines a plaintiff's claim against a defendant for an owed sum of money, including details on service and filing fees. The notice informs the defendant of their rights and obligations, including options to pay the claim, demand a hearing, or request a jury trial within 14 days to avoid automatic judgment against them.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Deschutes County Small Claims Court form in the editor.
Begin by filling in your name as the Plaintiff at the top of the form, followed by your address, city, state, zip code, and county.
Next, enter the Defendant's information in the designated fields. Include their name, any known aliases (A.K.A.), address, city, state, zip code, and county.
In the claim section, specify the date when the debt was incurred and the amount owed. Clearly state the reason for your claim in the provided space.
Fill in any additional fees you have incurred related to this claim such as service expenses and filing fees.
Finally, sign and date the form at the bottom to affirm that all information is accurate to your knowledge.

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What is the minimum amount you can go to small claims court?

You can claim for amounts up to 10,000 in a small claims court, and there is no minimum amount. If your claim is related to personal injury and housing disrepair, you can claim up to 1,000.

How much does it cost to file a small claims court case in Oregon?

The claim form must be signed in the presence of the court clerk or a notary public. The original claim form including all copies must be filed with the Small Claims Department. At the time of filing, you must pay: $37.00. No personal checks accepted.

What are the rules for small claims court in Oregon?

Its worth it, if you have the proof to win the case. Dont expect the judge to award you court costs even after winning the case, though.

Is taking someone to small claims court worth it?

The judgment is owed to the State of Oregon. A default judgment based on a violation citation can become a lien (i.e. encumbrance) on real property of the debtor. Failure to pay the judgment will result in referral of the judgment to the Oregon Department of Revenue (DOR) or to a private agency for collection.

What are the requirements for small claims court in Oregon?

The amount claimed (including the value of property) must be $10,000 or less. You must make a bona fide (good faith) effort to collect your claim from the defendant before you file. Your claim form must include a statement that you tried to resolve the issue before you filed a claim.

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Whats the lowest you can take someone to small claims court?

While most courts dont have a strict minimum amount you can sue for, the practical minimum is usually determined by the small claims court filing fee, which can range from around $25 to $50, meaning you would need to be suing for at least that amount to make it worthwhile to file a lawsuit; however, the maximum amount