Archives: Faq

Smoking is prohibited on buses, minibuses, taxis (when occupied), trains, covered bus stops, central bus stations (except in designated smoking areas), train stations and platforms (except in designated smoking areas at the platform edge), and in motor vehicles. Smoking is prohibited in covered or underground public parking areas within 10 meters of the entrance or […]

What Constitutes a Consumer Violation Requiring a Letter of Demand Before a Damages Claim? The consumer sought a product return (not due to defect) per the return policy, and the business refused to return the full amount paid (provided the product’s condition was not worsened). A discrepancy existed between the product’s marked price and the […]

Generally, no. It is the court clerk’s responsibility to effect service of the writ and summons on the defendant (and also on the plaintiff). However, the plaintiff may not remain passive: if the court clerk has not served the defendant with the writ within 60 days of the scheduled hearing, the plaintiff must serve the […]

Addressing the Judge: The judge should be addressed as “Your Honor” or “Mr./Madam Justice” in the third person. For example, if referencing a prior order, instead of saying “You ordered…”, one should say “Your Honor ordered…”. When addressed by the judge, or addressing the judge directly, stand, speak respectfully and courteously (formal language is not […]

MIUT (Information, Acquaintance, and Coordination) units have been implemented in recent years to alleviate the burden on courts and minimize litigation costs, particularly in small claims (especially in small claims). These units assess the suitability of referring cases to mediation. Often, after pleadings (claim and defense) are submitted, MIUT units send the parties an invitation […]

This is the Small Claims Court, a division of the Magistrate’s Court. It was established to provide individuals in Israel with an efficient, swift, and cost-effective means of resolving minor disputes, as compared to the standard Magistrate’s Court procedure.