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You can file a small claims case in Mississippi for damages up to $3,500 if a repair shop worsened your cars condition. Gather evidence, fill out a Statement of Claim form, pay a filing fee, and attend your court date. Even if the company didnt charge you, you can still sue for the amount you paid out-of-pocket to fix the damage. Ensure you have all receipts and relevant documentation as evidence.Full Conversation
Can I file a small claims for a car window repair shop that damaged my window more instead of fixing it
Hello ****. Yes, you can file a small claims case for damages if a repair shop worsened the condition of your car. The laws vary by location, could you please tell me where you are located?
Mississippi
Hello ****, in Mississippi, you can file a claim in small claims court for damages up to $*,*. Here are the steps:
*. Gather evidence (receipts, photos of the damage, etc).
*. Fill out a "Statement of Claim" form.
*. Pay a filing fee.
*. Attend your court date.
If you need more detailed information, visit your local court's website.
can I still file if company didn’t make me pay but still caused damaged
Hello ****, yes, you can still file a small claims case in Mississippi even if the company didn't charge you. The fact that they didn't charge you doesn't negate the fact that they caused damage to your car. The key point is to prove that they caused this damage.
can I sue just for the amount I had to pay out of pocket to fix damage they caused
Hello ****, yes, in Mississippi, you can sue in small claims court for the amount you've had to pay out-of-pocket to repair the damage caused by the repair shop. Ensure you have all receipts and relevant documentation as evidence.
Thank you
You're welcome, ****. If you have any more questions or need further legal guidance, feel free to ask. Good luck with your small claims case.
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