Multiple small claims

[Carter]

I have a person that owes me $9700. I know that in MA you can do small claims up to $2000 + $40 filing charge. Is there an easier way to go after the $9700 than 5 small claims requests?

 

[seniorjudge]

I have a person that owes me $9700. I know that in MA you can do small claims up to $2000 + $40 filing charge. Is there an easier way to go after the $9700 than 5 small claims requests?

You cannot do 5 small claims requests.

You have to file ONE lawsuit on the facts you have here.

 

[Duranie]

You cannot sue someone 5 times for the same thing. You will have to sue them in civil court outside of small claims. You probably should see an attorney.

 

[Carter]

Although it seems the same it isn't. There are multiple months of rents due as well as cell phone money. If I can loop the months like this May 04, June 04 July 04 Aug 04 = $2000 and then do the next 4 months, is that considered the same thing?

 

[seniorjudge]

Although it seems the same it isn't. There are multiple months of rents due as well as cell phone money. If I can loop the months like this May 04, June 04 July 04 Aug 04 = $2000 and then do the next 4 months, is that considered the same thing?

That's all one transaction....