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John Wilkerson (johnlw9@zeus.netset.com) wrote:
:       What is the process necessary to file a lawsuit to collect a small 
: sum of money.  $100 to be exact.
:       I believe you go through the small claims court.  
:    It is possible I may have to go this route to get my money if the 
: banks internal investigation rules in their favor.  Seems a cash deposit 
: to an ATM was "discovered with an empty envelope".  This is untrue... so 
: I may have to sue.
: Anyone familiar with the small claims courts and can give me any clues?  
: This would be Franklin county BTW.

In Franklin County:
1. Go to clerk of Small Claims Court - 3rd Floor, 375 S High
   (the corner of High and I-70
2. Fill out complaint form (there are plenty available)
 A. You need to know the name and address of the party you are suing
    (since it's a bank I'd suggest using their main office)
 B. Give a brief explanation of your complaint (a couple of 
    sentences should do it)
3. You might also want to fill out a Notification Form
   (it's a half sheet of paper - ask the clerk to explain it to you)
4. Go to the clerk an pay the $28 filing fee and your service of
   process fee, $7 if I remember correctly.
5. You're done.
In a week or so you'll be sent a letter indicating the date, time,
and location of your hearing.  You should know that all small claims
are heard at 1:30pm on the given date (at least that's been my 
experience).  Your hearing will probably be within 30 days.
When you have your hearing bring all your documents with you
and you should have copies for the referee and other side. Bring
your witnesses (like the person who saw you put the money in the
envelope).  Be organized, the referee with thank you for it.
-- 
Martin Cordero
BSCIS ('92 Ohio State), JD ('95 Chicago-Kent)
mcordero@freenet.columbus.oh.us