I believe $1600 falls under "Small Claims" and is heard before
a judge.  No jury, no lawyers.  If the plaintiff wins, he
gets a judgement for the amount plus all costs.  Collecting
on that judgement is another story altogether.

George


"Dr. Ghastly" wrote:
> 
> > (None of which explains why it pays to go to court to recover just $1600.)
> 
> Well. I know one reason *I* would. $1600 is 9 car payments.
> 
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