What will happen at the mediation session?

Both you and the party that you are suing will sit down with a mediator to see if you can work out an agreement. If you are able to reach an agreement, that agreement will be binding and if the defendant fails to comply with the agreement you can request a judgment at that time.

If you are not able to reach an agreement or the defendant denies owing the money, the case will be referred to the Judge for a pretrial to be held. The case will then be set for a final hearing to go before the Judge to make a determination in the case.

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1. How do I collect money from someone that owes me?
2. Who can file in Small Claims Court?
3. How much does it cost to file in Small Claims Court?
4. What forms of payment do you accept?
5. What do I need to bring in if I want to file a Small Claims suit against someone?
6. Do you have the forms for me to pick up?
7. What if I am suing a company?
8. What do I do if I want a jury trial to be set on my case?
9. How long after I file the suit will it go to court?
10. What will happen at the mediation session?
11. What if the party I am suing does not appear for the pretrial/mediation?
12. If the case has to be set for a final hearing, how soon will it be heard?
13. How will I be notified of the date of the final hearing?
14. How do I subpoena a witness to the hearing?
15. Will the final hearing be held in a courtroom?
16. What happens to my case if a settlement is reached, prior to the final hearing?
17. If the judge rules on my behalf, what does this mean?
18. What is a final judgment and how do I collect my money?
19. How do I obtain a lien against the Respondent/Defendant’s real property?
20. What is a Writ of Execution/Writ of Garnishment?
21. What are the rights as a defendant or respondent?