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 is accepted via credit card on a secure payment page displayed prior to receiving the claim document. All major credit cards are accepted. Upon completion of claim preparation, an invoice/receipt will be emailed to your registered address.
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 case number, such as 12345-12-21. The claim will be served on the defendant, who will then submit a statement of defense, along with a summons for a hearing. Between filing and the hearing, various possibilities exist: the court may suggest mediation; written requests and responses may be filed; the defendant may not file a statement of defense; the defendant may contact the claimant to seek an out-of-court settlement; and numerous other scenarios.
Continue reading in the article Everything You Need to Know After Filing a Small Claims Lawsuit.
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find this form unsuitable for their specific circumstances, and its completion and submission process is considered outdated.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 cumbersome.
Experience suggests that most individuals prefer online services, particularly those generating a well-organized, printed form with a structured annex. DinoLaw offers precisely this service. To begin the small claims form preparation process.
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A Magistrate’s Court with jurisdiction over one defendant, as per the previously detailed local jurisdiction rules, will have jurisdiction over all defendants.
Example: A lawsuit against two individuals, one residing in Afula and the other in Tel Aviv, may be filed in the Small Claims Court in either Afula or Tel Aviv. Again, if the lawsuit concerns online commerce/advertising, it may also be filed at the plaintiff’s residence or place of business; conversely, a counterclaim may only be filed in the court where the original claim was filed.
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The small claims statement will be sent to the email address provided during registration. The small claims statement will also be accessible at any time in your personal area.
Yes, there are mandatory fees associated with filing a small claims lawsuit. A court fee of 1% of the claim amount, with a minimum of 50 NIS, is payable upon filing. Therefore, for claims up to 5,000 NIS, the plaintiff will pay a 50 NIS fee; for claims exceeding 5,000 NIS, the plaintiff will pay 1% of the claim amount.
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Yes, exemption from paying a filing fee is granted in certain cases. The Courts (Fees) Regulations, 5767-2007 specify types of litigants who, by virtue of their status, are entitled to an exemption (e.g., litigants with financial difficulties who meet certain conditions).
In cases where a litigant wishes to obtain an exemption from the fee, they must attach a request for exemption from payment of the fee to the writ of summons, along with certain documents specified in the regulations according to the type of exemption sought. For example, a litigant claiming an inability to pay the fee must attach to the request an affidavit detailing their assets, the assets of their spouse and parents (if dependent on them), and their income sources in the six months preceding the date of the request. In this regard, a sample form published by the judiciary may be used.
