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6/10/2009
Brisbane-Lawyer, Solicitor - Admitted 2005
Category: Australia Law
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Experience: I did my law degree at the University of Queensland
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Q: My question is can we make a claim in the small claims court to get at least some of our out of pocket expenses back.
A: Yes, you can make a minor debt claim.
Here is a resource you will find helpful:
http://www.courts.qld.gov.au/Factsheets/M-FS-SmallClaimsTribunal.pdf
However, you are probably better off making an application for criminal compensation.
Click below for further information about this:
http://www.legalaid.qld.gov.au/Legal+Information/The+justice+system/Victims+of+crime/Compensation+for+victims+of+crime.htm
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I am a lawyer in Brisbane and will assist with your query.
Q: My question is can we make a claim in the small claims court to get at least some of our out of pocket expenses back.
A: Yes, you can make a minor debt claim.
Here is a resource you will find helpful:
http://www.courts.qld.gov.au/Factsheets/M-FS-SmallClaimsTribunal.pdf
However, you are probably better off making an application for criminal compensation.
Click below for further information about this:
http://www.legalaid.qld.gov.au/Legal+Information/The+justice+system/Victims+of+crime/Compensation+for+victims+of+crime.htm
If my answer has been helpful or informative to you, please hit the Accept button.
If you want further answers from me relating to the above subject matter, please hit the Accept button and tell me what further information or clarification you would like from me. I am happy to help.
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