Small claims court practice
Rehearse your small claims case before the judge hears it.
Take the plaintiff or the defendant. The judge hears your story, asks about the dates, amounts and paperwork, lets the other side respond and then rules. You get coaching on how clearly you told it, what you proved and how persuasive you were.
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See it in action
A small claims hearing, start to finish
- You pick a dispute and your side. A security deposit case, with you as the tenant suing to get it back.
- The judge tests your proof. The dates, the paperwork and the other side's account, with the gaps in your proof pointed out.
- The court rules. An award or a split with the reasoning, then a coaching scorecard.
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How a session works
Three steps, a few minutes
- Pick a dispute and your side. Use a practice case such as a security deposit, a handyman job or a used car, or describe your own: the dispute, the amount, what happened and the paperwork you have. Choose whether you are suing or being sued.
- Tell your story to the judge. The judge reads the claim and the amount, asks you to explain, then questions the dates, the paperwork and the other side's facts, and points out gaps in your proof. The other side answers. Turns are short, like a real busy docket.
- Get the ruling and the coaching. The judge rules: for the plaintiff with an award, for the defendant or a split. A scorecard rates the clarity of your story, your evidence and exhibits, your respect for the court and how persuasive you were.
Practice disputes
Rehearse the kind of dispute you have
Sample scorecard
What a plaintiff sees after a practice hearing
“He just kept the whole deposit for no reason.”
A conclusion without a document gives the judge nothing to rely on.
Try instead: “Your Honor, my lease, Exhibit 1, says the deposit is refundable except for damage, and these dated move-out photos show none.”
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What to know before you use it
- It is rehearsal, not advice. It cannot tell you whether you have a claim, what it is worth or how your court will rule. A practice ruling does not predict a real one.
- Rules vary by court. Claim limits, filing steps and deadlines differ by state and county, so check your own court's rules.
- The other side answers back. The judge speaks for the other party, so you practice responding to the story you will actually hear.
- Both sides. Practice as the person suing, then as the person being sued, and see how the same facts look from the other chair.
- Your own details. Use a practice case, or describe your dispute, the amount and the paperwork you have.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Is this legal advice?
No. It is practice for a self-represented person. It cannot tell you whether you have a claim, what it is worth or how your court will rule. Check your court's own rules and deadlines.
Can I practice my own dispute?
Yes. Describe the dispute, the amount, what happened and the paperwork you have. The judge will test your story the way a real one does.
Can I practice as the person being sued?
Yes. Choose plaintiff (you are suing) or defendant (you are being sued) and rehearse from that side.
Does it know my state's small claims limits?
No. Limits, fees and procedures differ by state, county and court, so treat this as practice in presenting your side clearly, and check your court's rules for the details.
Who plays the other party?
The judge speaks for the other party when they must speak, and answers your questions as that person plausibly would from the case file.
Can I speak instead of typing?
Yes. Voice input works in Chrome and Edge; in other browsers, type your answers.
What does it cost?
Your first 15 rounds are free with no card. After that: Debater is $12 a month for 300 rounds, Coach is $29 for 750, Champion is $49 for 500 premium rounds plus 60 minutes of photoreal video opponents, and Elite is $100 for 1,000 premium rounds and 2 hours of video. Round packs are $9 for 100, $19 for 250 and $39 for 600, and pack rounds never expire. Teams and departments pay $15 per seat a month, schools $6.
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