Can I countersue the other party in a small claims court case?

Yes, you can countersue the other party in a small claims court case in Rhode Island. According to the Rhode Island Small Claims Court Rules, a defendant may file a counterclaim against the plaintiff in a small claims court case. The counterclaim must specifically state an amount of damages that the defendant alleges that the plaintiff owes them. The counterclaim must also be filed with the court by the defendant no later than the date of the first hearing. The counterclaim will be considered by the court and the defendant will be listed as a plaintiff in the case. The counterclaim acts as a separate case filed against the plaintiff for the amount that the defendant is claiming. The small claims court judge will hear both the plaintiff’s case and the defendant’s counterclaim, and make a decision on both. It is important to remember that filing a counterclaim does not mean that either party will be held liable for any money. The court will just determine who, if anyone, owes money to whom, and how much. All parties must still prove their cases in order to be awarded any money.

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