#Small Claims

A small claims court is a farce where disputes that should take months of expert deliberations are wrapped up in minutes to suit the busy adult's schedule. It forces two virtues—fairness and speed—into an awkward marriage, like a hastily arranged blind date. Plaintiffs and defendants alike exchange pleasantries over coffee in the government lobby proclaiming 'Let justice be swift.' The verdict typically concludes with a single administrative sentence far less thrilling than a novel.