Why Is the Existence of Small Claims Court Significant to the Hospitality

question 16

Multiple Choice

Why is the existence of small claims court significant to the hospitality industry?

• A) Small claims court is the court with jurisdiction to hear claims against travel agents.
• B) Small claims court expands the types and number of lawsuits that might be brought against travel agents and airlines because people with small claims can avoid the expense of hiring a lawyer.
• C) Small claims court restricts the types of cases that can be brought against an airline.
• D) Small claims court has jurisdiction to exclusively hear cases against the hospitality industry.

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