Can I appeal a ruling of a small claims court judge?

Yes, you can appeal a ruling of a small claims court judge in Idaho. To do so, you must file a Notice of Appeal with the district court clerk within 30 days of the small claims order or judgment. Once the Notice of Appeal is filed, a court date will be set and both parties will be given notice of the date, time, and place of the hearing. Depending on the district, the appeal may be decided by a jury or by a judge. The appeal hearing will be an entirely new proceeding with potential witnesses, evidence, and testimony. The judge or jury will consider the evidence and testimony presented by both sides. A new decision will be made based on the evidence and testimony that is given. It is important to note that appealing the ruling of a small claims court does not always guarantee a better result. If the district judge or jury decide in favor of the original ruling, the appellant – the party appealing the decision – will be liable to pay the costs that have been incurred in the appeal process. Therefore, it is wise to consider the advantages and disadvantages of appealing a small claims court decision before taking any action.

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