Go after the money that's owed you -- represent yourself in small claims court and win! Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court gives you the step-by-step instructions and plain-English legal information you need to bring or defend a case with maximum success. From preparing evidence and witnesses to making a presentation in court, you'll learn how to: *decide if you have a good case *determine how much to sue for *write your demand letter *mediate a settlement before it goes to court *file and serve papers *prepare and present a winning case Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court gives you down-to-earth examples of common cases, including: *auto repair *rental deposit *auto warranty *property damage *small business disputes Completely updated, the 10th edition includes an expanded discussion of mediation, and how readers can protect their interests should settlement efforts fail. Also includes a comprehensive 50-state appendix reflecting all the latest legal developments that you'll need when you're preparing your case.

Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court

WARNER, Ralph

Business & Money

Nolo

For the Record

Computers & Technology

Pladsen, Carol

Operating Systems

Product Details Paperback: 1 pages Publisher: Nolo; 8 edition (January 1992) Language: English

Homestead Your House: California : Protect the Equity in Your Home With a Declaration of Homestead (HOMESTEAD YOUR HOUSE (CALIFORNIA EDITION))

Sherman, Charles

Ihara, Toni

Nissley shows readers how to take care of the loose ends that are left when someone dies, and explains how to handle the probate process quickly and without costly legal fees.

How to Probate an Estate: California

Nissley, Julia P.

Randolph, Mary

Stein, Mari

Reference

Berkeley, California, U.S.A.: Nolo

Here are effective strategies for buying a house in California's changing market. The book shows California home buyers how to find a house, raise a down payment, work with real estate agents, make an offer, take advantage of creative financing, negotiate intelligently, and go through escrow. Includes all necessary real estate forms and worksheets.

How to Buy a House in California

The definitive guide for more than 20 years, this book explains how to present a winning case from start to finish. It illustrates how to: 
• decide the legitimacy of a case • write a demand letter • file and serve papers • prepare evidence and witnesses for court • argue before a judge • defend a Small Claims case • collect money after winning. 
Includes down-to-earth examples of the most common Small Claims Court cases.

Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court in California (13th Ed)

Legal Self-Help

Nearly 50 percent of new businesses fail in the first year, and 80 percent fail in the first five. So what does it take to run a continually successful enterprise over the long run-- and be continually happy while you're at it? 
Nobody can answer that question better than Ralph Warner, who co-founded Nolo in 1971. With Drive a Modest Car, you'll discover the business philosophy that Warner has learned through three decades at the helm of a small business -- much of it contrary to the conventional wisdom of today's business gurus. 
Drive a Modest Car breaks it all down with 17 ideas, including: 
*don't work long hours 
*choose a business you care about 
*embrace your best competitors 
*get and keep a competitive edge 
*innovate now and forever 
*market your business creatively 
*target your customers 
*react quickly to bad news 
Drive a Modest Car is the perfect read for anyone who's interested in starting a new ventureand for those who could use an infusion of practical advice to get back on track with an existing business.

Drive a Modest Car & 16 Other Keys to Small Business Success

Management & Leadership

Nolo.com

A thorough, practical guide to every aspect of buying a house, How to Buy a House in California will help you make informed decisions that can save you thousands of dollars. With this bestseller in hand, you'll learn how to: *choose a house and neighborhood *find the right agent *get the most up-to-date information on mortgage options and rates *take advantage of creative financing strategies – from seller financing to government loans *figure out how much down payment you can afford 
*make an offer and negotiate with confidence for the best price *buy a new house in a development *inspect a house for physical problems and environmental hazards *juggle buying and selling houses simultaneously *successfully go through escrow 
The 9th edition provides all new information on limited equity cooperatives, co-housing and other shared-living arrangements, plus a new section on "non-money" ways to make your purchase offer attractive. It also provides an evaluation of the latest mortgage options, such as no-interest loans, and advice on dealing with California's homeowner's insurance crisis. 
Home buyers beyond California: Even though this book provides state-specific forms and information for Californians, most of the material in it can help home buyers in the other 49 states as well. Don't buy a house without it!

How to Buy a House in California (How to Buy a House in California)

Real Estate

Murder on the Air

Retire happy and healthy without keeping a million bucks in the bank! The financial-service industry wants you to believe that in order to avoid financial destitution, you need to put aside huge amounts of money that you -- let's say it together -- "should have begun saving years ago." Not true, states Ralph Warner, Nolo co-founder and the author of Get a Life . Although a sensible savings plan makes good horse sense, many other actions and decisions will determine whether you enjoy your retirement years. Get a Life shows you how to beat the anxiety surrounding retirement, and to develop a plan to make your golden years the best of your life by: <li> developing family relationships 
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<li> maintaining and creating friendships 
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<li> improving health 
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<li> keeping active 
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<li> developing a robust curiosity for the world 
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<li> realistically calculating how much money you need and how to secure it The 5th edition provides the latest research and studies that show physically and mentally active retirees live longer and enjoy happier lives. New in 2008: Also in this category, by coauthor Ralph Warner, Retire Happy: What you Can Do Now to Guarantee a Great Retirement.
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Get a Life: You Don't Need a Million to Retire Well

Parenting & Relationships

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