Questions and Answers – Unsure where to begin? We have compiled the most common questions for your convenience. This page will continue to be updated over time; however, more comprehensive information can be found on our articles page.
Payment for claim preparation and/or court filing is due only upon completion of the questionnaire. Changed your mind before payment? No problem; you may exit the system without penalty or obligation.
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.
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.
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While there is no exhaustive list, common reasons for motions to dismiss include:
- A settlement was reached between the parties, obviating the need for court intervention.
- The plaintiff has passed away, rendering the proceedings moot.
- The parties agreed to mediation, resulting in a mutual agreement to dismiss the claim. In such cases, the mediator will typically file the motion to dismiss.
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 through a legal representative).
For more information on filing a small claims suit.
Where to file a small claims lawsuit? A small claims court lawsuit must be filed in a Small Claims Court located within the judicial district meeting one or more of the following criteria:
- The defendant’s residence;
- The defendant’s place of business;
- The location where the act or omission giving rise to the claim occurred;
- In claims concerning online commerce or publication (e.g., online product purchase or online defamation), the lawsuit may also be filed in the plaintiff’s (not the defendant’s) place of residence or business.
- A counterclaim must be filed in the same court as the original claim.
For example: I was involved in a car accident in Netanya and the insurance company I am suing is located in Ashkelon. I may file the lawsuit in any Small Claims Court in the Central District (as Netanya, which is in the Central District, is the location where the act giving rise to the claim occurred), or in any Small Claims Court in the Southern District (as Ashkelon is located in the Southern District and is the place of business of the defendant insurance company).
Yes. A small claims action may be filed against multiple defendants, provided the total claim amount (against all defendants) does not exceed the statutory limit (NIS 38,900, as of January 2024).
Generally, no. However, if the plaintiff/defendant has sufficient grounds, an application for permission to represent oneself may be submitted to the court, which may then grant such permission.
