If I win a judgement in Small Claims Court am I entitled to recover the filing fee as part of the judgement? Thank you. ...

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If I win a judgement in Small Claims Court am I entitled to recover the filing fee as part of the judgement? Thank you.

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Whether you can recover the

Whether you can recover the filing fees in addition to your judgment will depend on the facts of your case and the judge hearing your case. Generally, however, if you receive a judgement in your favor, additional costs may be added to your judgment. These additional costs include the filing fee and any fees associated with providing the opposing party with notice of the pending lawsuit. For more information about filing a small claims case in Florida, visit the Florida State Courts Self-Help page addressing issues particular to filing a small claims case. http://www.flcourts.org/gen_public/family/self_help/smallclaims.shtml.

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Whether you can recover the

Whether you can recover the filing fees in addition to your judgment will depend on the facts of your case and the judge hearing your case. Generally, however, if you receive a judgement in your favor, additional costs may be added to your judgment. These additional costs include the filing fee and any fees associated with providing the opposing party with notice of the pending lawsuit. For more information about filing a small claims case in Florida, visit the Florida State Courts Self-Help page addressing issues particular to filing a small claims case. http://www.flcourts.org/gen_public/family/self_help/smallclaims.shtml.

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Yes.

Yes.

Filing fees, service of process fees and other court costs are generally awarded to the party who wins.