קטגוריות: Small Claims

Only private individuals (not corporations) may file a small claims action (e.g., a sole proprietor may, but a limited company may not). However, should a corporation be sued in a small claims court, it may file a counterclaim in the same court, up to the jurisdictional limit (ILS 38,900, current as of January 2023).

To initiate a small claims action, the plaintiff must submit a statement of claim. This statement must include all relevant and material facts to support the claim, along with any supporting documentation.

The initiation fee for a small claims lawsuit will be determined by the value of the product or transaction. However, cases where a small claims lawsuit is filed without a claim for monetary compensation (such as for distress) are rare.

There is no automatic right of appeal against a Small Claims Court judgment. However, an application for leave to appeal may be submitted to the District Court of the relevant jurisdiction within 15 days.

A single judge will preside over the case, assigned at the court’s discretion (not at the parties’ choosing).

How to File a Small Claims Suit: Several Options: Online through the Net Court website after connecting to the government identification system. By submitting a physical copy of the claim and its attachments (if any) to the Small Claims Court registry where you wish to file the claim (this can be done in person or […]