LSCI 106: ONLINE RESEARCH 1: INTRODUCTION TO ONLINE RESEARCH
Student Project
David Chapman
RESEARCH QUESTION:
What is the effectiveness of small claims court?
The small claims court is a special court in which disputes are resolved inexpensively and quickly. The rules are simple. The hearing is informal and attorneys are not allowed. A small claims court should serve three purposes: (1) fair resolution of civil disputes, (2) deterrence of social disorder, (3) and identification of recurring social problems that might be proper subjects for legislature of administrative action.
Does small claims court offer speedy justice to the average person, or is its’effectiveness marred by lack of experience and knowledge of potential claimants, heavy use by business crowding the dockets, and the inability of successful plaintiffs to collect their judgments. In short, are small claims courts an effective “avenue” for the people?
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Best, Arthur and Deborah Zalesne. “Peace, Wealth, Happiness, and Small
Donoghue, Keith. “Protesters shortcut to justice: Shift to small claims
court is latest strategy in police misconduct cases.” The Recorder
Goldberg, Stephanie B. “Beating the Deadbeats: How to use small-claims court to get paid.” Business Week Online. 11 Feb. 2000. McGraw Hill Companies. 2 Dec. 2003. <http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/0002/la3666047.htm>.
Klepa, Robert. “Making a Case for Small
Small Claims. HALT—An Organization of Americans for Legal Reform. 2003. 2 Dec. 2003. <http://www.halt.org/reform_projects/small_claims/>.
State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. The Dos and Don’ts of Using the Small Claims Court. California: Department of Consumer Affairs, 2002. 2 Dec. 2003. <http://www.dca.ca.gov/legal/small_claims/small_claims.pdf>.
The book is authored by the Department of Consumer
Affairs Legal Affairs Division, Deputy Director Doreathea Johnson, Supervising
Attorney Richard A. Elbrecht, and Staff Counsel Albert Y. Balingit. The
sponsoring organization is the State of California Department of Consumer
Affairs. The book is copyright @2002 California Department of Consumer Affairs.
I read the book
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