Small claims at court become costly affairs.

Just to enlighten people using the small claims court to get your monies refunded or repaid. As per my experience it was a wasted and costly exercise. You have to go to the court in their jurisdiction to get a letter of demand then get the police escort in their area to deliver the letter. The same applies to getting a summons if you are not paid. It becomes a costly exercise and then if he owns nothing of value what will the sheriff of the court attach because even that is a cost factor. So rather in future never part with your until a service is delivered.