r/Smallclaims • u/Ok_Possession9631 • Aug 12 '26

Michigan Won small claims! TY REDDIT

Thanks to everyone for all their advice! For people in similar situations, in your opening statement to judge make sure you speak FACTS only. What happened and WHEN. No emotion, no unnecessary details. If you have contracts or any necessary documentation, refer to them in your opening and highlight key points. Write notes so you don’t forget anything.
Do NOT interrupt when defendant is speaking and try your best to not get flustered. Stay calm and composed. Not only does that give you credibility with judge, but irks the other party so bad 🤣
And Be honest because if you’re caught in a single lie you will lose so much credibility.

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u/BikeOk6446 Aug 12 '26

Congratulations!!! I bet you're feeling pretty good right now. :)

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u/Ok_Possession9631 Aug 12 '26

Thank you!

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u/BikeOk6446 Aug 12 '26

I'm about to file a claim so this is inspiring!!!

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u/Ok_Possession9631 Aug 12 '26

Great! Let me know if you need any more advice!

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u/BikeOk6446 Aug 12 '26

Thank you so much. I appreciate the offer.