Who can sue or be sued?
In general, but with important exceptions, anyone can sue or be sued. A person, or entity, committing, or receiving, a legal wrong or injury can sue or be sued. The general rule is that any individual, company, business, or organization can file a claim or have a claim filed against him, her, or it. A minor under 18 can use the court through his or her parent or guardian. The person who files the claim is called the “plaintiff”, and the person against whom the claim is filed is the “defendant”. As noted above, claims against the agencies of the state of Ohio or against the united states government, or its agencies, cannot be handled by a small claims court. In general, claims against the agencies of the state of Ohio may be handled by the court of claims of Ohio located in Columbus. The court of claims of Ohio has an administrative determination procedure for claims of $2,500 or less. Information about the court of claims of Ohio is available from the clerk of the court of claims. May claims for civil wrongs against united states government agencies may be handled administratively under the federal tort claims act. Information about this procedure, including the form used to file such claims, is available from the federal agency involved

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1. What is small claims court?
2. What cases can the court handle?
3. Who can sue or be sued?
4. Where do I file my claim?
5. How do I file my claim?
6. What does it cost?
7. I’ve been sued! What do I do now?
8. What if the claim is settled before hearing?
9. How do I prepare my case?
10. What is mediation?
11. How does mediation work?
12. Why mediate?
13. What if I do not appear at the hearing / trial?
14. What if I win or lose?
15. How do I get my money?