Asked by Sunshine Vicente on May 10, 2024
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The procedure in the small claims court is the same as that used in the superior trial level court of the province.
Small Claims Court
A judiciary designed to resolve disputes involving relatively small financial amounts in a more informal, faster, and less expensive manner than traditional court systems.
Superior Trial Level Court
A high-level court that handles both civil and criminal cases, often involving serious matters or large sums of money.
Procedure
A formal method or series of actions conducted in a particular order or manner to achieve a legal task or to process legal actions.
- Differentiate the court processes in criminal versus civil cases.
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Papango, Mary GraceMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
Small claims courts typically have simplified procedures compared to superior trial level courts to make it easier for individuals to represent themselves without the need for a lawyer, focusing on disputes involving smaller monetary amounts.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate the court processes in criminal versus civil cases.