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<p>Because there doesn&#8217;t appear to have been any legal questioning of an existing practice on the Internet, that is no guarantee that it won&#8217;t be targeted in the future. This FAQ page can only scratch the surface of an extremely broad section of law to demonstrate just how complicated and the subject is.</p>
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<p>Courts must balance the reputation of one person with the free speech rights of another. Statements must have caused damage to another person and must be repeated to at least one other. The two forms of defamation are ‘Libel’ and ‘Slander.’</p>
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<p>Using the Small Claims Court option for money damages can be a quicker and more economical solution than litigation.  However, there are limitations on the allowed amount of claims.  For companies and corporations that is $5,000 and individuals can file cases that request up to $7,500.  Neither can file more than two claims that are over $2,500 in one calendar year, although, claims for $2,500 or less are not limited.<br />
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You will have at least two years to file an action, although there are longer periods for contract disputes and other types of actions. Every county has small claims advisors who can assist you with details.</p>
<p>In Small Claims Court you are representing yourself and counting on your &#8220;inner Perry Mason&#8221;.  You have great leeway in how you present your case, but just as in a regular court preparation and strategy can be very important.</p>
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