Q: I won a small claim case with a much smaller amount than what was expected.
The amount awarded was a ridiculous lower amount. Would it be worth appealing and what are my rights of putting a sign up on my property against the company that is messing people over?
A:
No, it would not be worth appealing. The limit for collecting in Small Claims in Indiana is $6,000. If you look to appeal a judgement from Small Claims you will need an attorney because appealing is not friendly to non-lawyers and you will have to hire an attorney to help you. The costs for hiring an attorney could easily outstrip whatever you were asking for. If you do want to appeal, you have 30 days from the time the judgment is entered. Consult an attorney ASAP.
As for the sign, I would advise checking your local zoning ordinances depending on the size of the sign.
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