When is the plaintiff's evidence due in a small claims court hearing?

In Wisconsin, the plaintiff’s evidence is due prior to the small claims court hearing. The exact deadline depends on the specific court location and the date of the hearing. Generally, plaintiffs must provide copies of their evidence to the court and to the defendant at least five days before the hearing. The evidence should include evidence to support the case, such as documents, photos, or witness statements. The evidence must be relevant and reliable. Both sides should exchange their evidence prior to or at the court session. In some limited cases, the court may allow plaintiffs to present evidence at the hearing if it is essential to their case and not reasonably available prior to the hearing. If this is the case, the court may grant an extension of the five-day deadline. In any case, if the plaintiff does not adequately prepare evidence before the hearing, the defendant may request the court to dismiss the case completely. Therefore, it is important for the plaintiff to be prepared and to submit evidence in a timely manner.

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