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First, take a deep breath. Having done so: Arrive appropriately dressed (no shorts and flip-flops). Bring photo identification (for entry), a hard copy of the writ of summons and its exhibits, and arrive at least fifteen minutes before the scheduled hearing time; have coffee in the cafeteria, observe the courtroom, absorb the atmosphere, and alleviate […]

Yes. (For example, in cases of bodily injury/vehicle damage caused by a road hazard; a lawsuit against the Israel Police for wrongful imprisonment; and more.) However, it should be noted that in certain cases, the Small Claims Court lacks jurisdiction to hear a small claims lawsuit against the state, and jurisdiction is vested in specialized […]

Yes, it is possible to file a small claims lawsuit in civil proceedings. Regarding the advantages and disadvantages of filing a small claims lawsuit versus a “regular” civil lawsuit, please see our article Filing a Small Claims Lawsuit – Everything You Need to Know.

Non-delivery in itinerant sales transactions – a transaction where the trader offered to perform the transaction without an order from the consumer, in any place that is not the trader’s business premises or those of his representative. It is not possible to cancel an itinerant sales transaction for the purchase of “perishable” goods. That is, […]

To reschedule a hearing, any party must submit a written request specifying the reasons for the requested change and attaching any relevant documents. For example, if a plaintiff/defendant has pre-planned international travel coinciding with the scheduled hearing, this must be stated in the written request, supported by an affidavit and accompanying documentation (e.g., flight tickets […]

Generating a small claims lawsuit through our system costs 299 ILS. If you wish us to file the lawsuit on your behalf using a legal courier, a filing fee of 150 ILS will be added. In either case, when submitting the lawsuit to the court, a court fee of 1% or 50 ILS must be […]