The party who sued me actually owes me money. What can I do?

Along with your answer, you can file what is called a counterclaim, which is essentially, a Statement of Claim filed by the defendant against the plaintiff. If your counterclaim exceeds the jurisdictional limits of the Magistrate Court, the case will be transferred to a court that has proper jurisdiction. Usually the entire case will be transferred. However, there may be some cases where the plaintiff's claim will remain in Magistrate Court and the defendant's counterclaim will be transferred separately.

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1. Are there any types of cases that cannot be filed in Magistrate Court?
2. Can I electronically file my case in the Magistrate Court?
3. Can the defendant file a late answer?
4. How do I electronically file my case?
5. How does one appeal a judgment?
6. How does one collect the award?
7. How does one prepare for the hearing?
8. How does the defendant know that he or she is being sued?
9. How does the plaintiff know that an answer has been filed?
10. Is there a cost to filing an answer or a counterclaim?
11. May I reschedule a court date?
12. The party who sued me actually owes me money. What can I do?
13. What do I bring to court?
14. What happens after the defendant is served with the Statement of Claim?
15. What happens if I file a case in the wrong court?
16. What is a default judgment?
17. What is the procedure for the hearing?
18. Where should I file my case?
19. Who may file a claim or have a claim filed against?