קטגוריות: Small Claims

Yes, the proceedings are recorded. A court reporter is present to prepare a transcript. In small claims court, it is not necessary to record every word spoken by the parties or the judge, but only the main points. Furthermore, judges often conduct discussions off the record to explore ways to advance the proceedings or facilitate […]

A basic small claims form is available. The judiciary has published a fillable handwritten claim form. However, many find this form unsuitable for their specific circumstances, and its completion and submission process is considered outdated. Downloading, printing, planning the argument presentation, completing the form by hand, printing numerous supporting documents, and attaching them is undeniably […]

How are court fees paid? Payment may be made in one of the following ways: If the claim was filed via the Net-Mishpat website, payment can be made using a credit card (a prepaid credit card from the Post Office is considered a credit card for all intents and purposes). In cash, using a voucher […]

Following the submission of the small claims lawsuit, the court registry issues a receipt confirming the filing (including date and time) and proceeds to open a court file. To avoid delays and requests for supplemental information, it is crucial to complete all details accurately and thoroughly. Upon file opening, the claimant will receive a three-part […]

How will I know when the hearing is scheduled? The court registry will send the parties a hearing notice indicating the date and time set by the court. Alternatively, case details can be tracked online via the National Court System website, the Courts’ Information Center, or the registry of the court where the claim was […]

The court is expected to issue a concise judgment within seven days of the final hearing; however, this is not always the case. Sometimes, judgment is delivered at the conclusion of the hearing (particularly if the case settles during the hearing); other times, the court may issue judgment sooner or later than expected. According to […]