How to File a Small Claims Lawsuit in Wisconsin
Satisfy the age requirements.. Verify that your claim is within the jurisdictional limit.. Make a written demand.
Steps
Satisfy the age requirements.
Satisfy the age requirements.
Verify that your claim is within the jurisdictional limit.
Verify that your claim is within the jurisdictional limit.
Make a written demand.
Make a written demand.
Understand the procedural limitations.
Understand the procedural limitations.
Consider using the Small Claims Forms Assistant.
Consider using the Small Claims Forms Assistant.
Fill out a Summons and Complaint.
Fill out a Summons and Complaint.
Name the party you want to sue.
Name the party you want to sue.
Decide where to sue the defendant.
Decide where to sue the defendant.
File your forms with the court clerk.
File your forms with the court clerk.
Have the defendant served.
Have the defendant served.
File an Affidavit of Service.
File an Affidavit of Service.
Try to locate the defendant.
Try to locate the defendant.
Get an Affidavit of Due Diligence.
Get an Affidavit of Due Diligence.
Fill out a Publication Summons and Notice.
Fill out a Publication Summons and Notice.
Prepare a cover letter.
Prepare a cover letter.
Mail your documents.
Mail your documents.
Publish the Publication Summons and Notice.
Publish the Publication Summons and Notice.
Gather witnesses and evidence.
Gather witnesses and evidence.
Prepare an opening statement.
Prepare an opening statement.
Follow court protocol.
Follow court protocol.
Collect on your judgment.
Collect on your judgment.
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