Is it worth taking someone to court over $1000?

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Is it worth taking someone to court over $1000?

My roommate owes me $300 for previous rent money, on top to $700 for the next two up coming months. She left without discussing it with me. So my question is should I take her to court, will it be worth it? Or will the courts fees exceed what she owes me?”

Asked on November 28, 2011 under Bankruptcy Law, Texas

Answers:

S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

You can file your lawsuit in Small Claims Court for the amount owed.  It would be premature to file the lawsuit until the two months elapse and your roommate has not paid the $700 because at this point the $700 is not yet due.  Only the $300 is due.  The court filing fees are recoverable in your lawsuit.  The court filing fees vary from state-to-state, but are usually nominal in Small Claims Court.  In addition to the court filing fee, you will also need to pay for a process server to serve your roommate with the summons and complaint.  The complaint is the lawsuit attached to the summons.  You can find process servers under attorney services in the Yellow Pages or online.


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