Filing Small Claims Oregon

Summary

To file a small claims case in Oregon, gather evidence and witness testimonies. You can file online through the Oregon Judicial Department website. Complete the necessary forms and pay the filing fee, which ranges from $50-$100. The small claims limit in Oregon is $10,000. Consider documenting all communications and collecting proof of borrowed items and damages. Witnesses can provide valuable testimonies. For specific forms and fees in Douglas County, visit the Oregon Judicial Department website.

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I wanted to sue a ex friend who screwed me over I did send him a letter of intent in December but feel like I need more help
Hey ****! Sorry to hear about your situation. To better assist you, can you let me know the nature of the issue with your ex-friend? For example, is it related to money, property, or something else?
Mostly property here I will copy the letter of intent to you.
Sure, ****! Please go ahead and copy the letter of intent. I'll take a look and provide you with some guidance on your next steps.
From: **** Ballreich * NW Civil Bend Ave., Winston, OR * To: David J Scheler * Civil Bend Ave., Winston, OR * December *, * Dear David J Scheler, Through this letter, I hereby demand you to pay the quantity of $* due to damages to my * Ford F150 when you borrowed it and return the following items that where borrowed: About * different high end fishing poles, reels and tackle 1970s Yamaha guitar with case Riobi weed eater Beatles guitar book Jbl blue tooth speaker Climbing rope Cricket phone Vile of gold from Diamonds springs Ca that my father had given me.
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Hey ****! It seems like you have a solid case regarding the property damage and the items borrowed. To move forward, you might want to consider the following steps:
- Document all communications with David J Scheler.
- Gather any proof of the borrowed items and the damages (photos, receipts, etc.).
- Consider filing a small claims case in Oregon if the total amount is below the small claims limit.
Would you like more information on filing a small claims case in Oregon?
Also money that you borrowed from myself and my son. $* cash for gas from my son. $* cash for gas from me $* cash for purchase of logging suspenders and a logging shirt $* for purchase of used logging boots from pawn shop I am demanding these items and at least a payment of $* or the total amount owed by December *, *. If you ignore this notice, I inform you that I will initiate all the legal procedures in accordance with state and Federal Laws so that the payment of the amount owed is carried out. Please, use this letter as official demand notice that can be used as proof in court in case you fail to pay. If this happens, you will also be responsible for any court costs and fees. I hope we can solve this problem in the simplest possible way for both of us. Sincerely, **** Ballreich
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Hey ****! You have a detailed list of items and a demand for payment, which is good. Here’s what you can do next:
- Document all communications with David J Scheler.
- Gather proof of borrowed items, damages, and money lent (photos, receipts, etc.).
- Consider filing a small claims case in Oregon if the total amount is below the small claims limit.
Would you like more information on filing a small claims case in Oregon?
Yes I would. He hasn’t said anything at all. And I don’t have allot of proof on some of these things. People knew he messed up my dads truck and that he has the guitar and luckily my friend was there the day he took the fishing poles.
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****, in Oregon, you can file a small claims case for amounts up to $*,*. It’s great that you have witnesses; their testimonies can be valuable. Here are the steps to file a small claims case:
- Visit your local small claims court.
- Complete and file the claim form.
- Pay the filing fee.
Would you like to know more about the specific forms and fees for your local court?
Yes. I live in Douglas county Oregon I believe I can file it online
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****, you can indeed file a small claims case online in Oregon. Here are some steps you can follow:
- Visit the Oregon Judicial Department website.
- Look for the small claims section.
- Complete the necessary forms and submit them online.
- Pay the filing fee.
Would you like the specific forms and fees for Douglas County?
Yes
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****, here is the information you need for filing a small claims case in Douglas County, Oregon:
- Visit the Oregon Judicial Department website and navigate to the small claims section.
- Complete the small claims form.
- Pay the filing fee, which is typically around $*-$* depending on the amount claimed.
Would you like any additional details or assistance with the process?