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Not sure how much precedents matter in small claims. It usually boils down to how the judge feels about the issue.
by jaisingh 8y ago
Not sure how much precedents matter in small claims. It usually boils down to how the judge feels about the issue.
- ensignavenger 8y agoSmall claims judges in the US are generally supposed to follow precedent, but they don't make precedent. Regardless, in most cases a small claims case can be appealed to a regular circuit court and receive a de novo (completely new) review. (of course, for a corporation, that means hiring an attorney...)