How Do You Appeal A Small Claims Court Judgment In Ohio?
You may file a claim in small claims court in Ohio if your claim is under $3,000 total and you are able to represent yourself. There is no jury in small claims court so the judge will issue a decision. If you do not agree with the judge’s decision, there is an appeal process. Go to your local library and find a copy of both the Ohio Rules of Appellate Procedure and the local rules of the judicial district in which your small claims proceedings took place. These books will help answer any questions that may come up and also offer samples of the documents you will need to file with the court. Draft a notice of appeal based on the sample found in the above referenced books. This document simply states that you are appealing the decision from your small claims proceeding. It should contain the your case name, date of the decision and the judicial district in which you are appealing. File the notice of appeal with a praecipe and docketing statement at the small claims court. You can find th
