This is actually a Small Claims court question.
It’s with my landlord though; any help is appreciated.
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I, the tenant and plaintiff, file a Small Claim against
my landlord, the defendant.
The claim that I file is for $1000.
The counter-claim by the landlord is for $500.
When I get to court however, I have new calculations showing that
I am actually entitled to $1400 instead of $1000
(for the exact same thing).
Assume that the judge can recognize that my calculations
justify a $1400 award.
Assume also that the judge can recognize that my landlord is
entitled to his sought $500 award.
Can the judge rule that I am entitled to a $900 wash in this case, or,
can my maximum award be $500 in this case?
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(PS: It’s too late for me to amend the amount as the court date is near.
The numbers above are theoretical.)