What happens if I disagree with the decision in a small claims court case?

In Indiana, if you disagree with the decision in a small claims court case, you may file an appeal. To do so, you must file a Notice of Appeal with the clerk of the court within thirty (30) days of the date of the court’s final decision. You will then receive a Notice of Appeal hearing setting, which outlines the procedures for the appeal. At the hearing, you must be prepared to present your case to the court. You may do this by giving oral testimony, presenting evidence, and/or offering legal arguments for why the original ruling should be overturned. The court will then review your evidence and make a final decision on the appeal. If you disagree with the ruling of the court on appeal, you may file a complaint with Indiana Appellate Court, in which the original ruling may be reviewed and potentially overturned. In either case, it is important to remember that you must do more than simply disagree with the court’s ruling; you must present a valid legal argument as to why the court should consider reversing its decision.

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