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I am preparing my documents for a civil case. I am claiming damages because a tenant damaged some of my property and they are refusing to pay the bill. I do not have a lawyer and need to prepare the forms and affidavit by myself. Is there a special style I need to keep in mind?
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I need to file my court documents with the registry. I have just seen the cost to file documents. The whole reason I am going to court is because I need compensation for the damages I have suffered. I am already out-of-pocket and there is no way I can afford this expensive filing fee. What can I do? Do I have any options?
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Over the past five years I have loaned money to my friend at different times. She has a job but can never get on top of things. She has a little daughter so I have always helped out where I can so that the daughter does not have to suffer. I have helped her with bills and fixing her car. She always says she will pay me back but never does. I did not realise how much it added up to. She says she cannot pay me but I really need that money myself. Should I take her to court to get the money back?
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I recently went to court as the defendant in a civil case. The magistrate made an order against me. He found that it was my fault that the accident happened and that I needed to pay for the damage to the plaintiff’s car. I am unemployed at the moment and have been for over a year. I can barely cover my living expenses. This damages order is too much. I really cannot afford to pay it until I start working again. What are my options?
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I work in a factory. Around 6 months ago I hurt my back. Since then I have had to go to the doctor and a physio nearly once per week. Plus I have had to pay for lots of anti-inflammatory medicine to try and manage the pain. I made a claim for WorkCover but it was rejected. Should I go to court now? I need compensation.
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I have already filed my writ to start my civil case. A process server served this document and my statement of claim on the defendant last week. I have just realised I have accidently made some mistakes in the summons. I need to change these mistakes. Can I do this?
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I used to work for a clothing company and there were two directors. They both did the wrong thing by me and owe me wages. I want to sue them both because they are both responsible. How can I do this?
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One of my old employees has brought a civil claim against our company wanting extra wages. There is no basis for her claim. Now the case has been listed for a pre-hearing conference. I would like to know more about what this is.
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I have filed a writ and statement of claim at the court registry. I am making a claim for damages against my landlord. The registry staff told me I need to serve the other party but I have no idea how to find them. He does not take my phone calls and I do not know where he lives. How can I serve the documents on him?
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I have already tried everything to serve my court documents on my landlord. I am representing myself as I cannot afford a lawyer or a process server. I would like to know more about how I can apply to the court for substituted service?
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