Courts, Legal Basics

questions & answers

Question: What paperwork do I need to file a claim for non-payment of a debt owed for my business services to a client. The amount is $650 and the dates of service are 12/31/06, 1/02/06, and 2/15/07.

Answer: You may want to take a look at the Maricopa County Superior Court's website. If a person decides to file a civil claim, the website has an informative guide to filing a civil claim. The website explains such things as statutes of limitations, jurisdictional requirements for courts, as well as how to fill out civil suit forms. The site also contains information about small claims court. While the site is Maricopa County Superior Court's website, it provides information that is applicable to other courts as well. After walking through the process, you may want to contact your local Superior Court or Justice Court and find out which specific forms you will need to complete for that court's filing process.