Hazmana/Summons Application

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FEES

Hazmana Process (up to 3 Summonses) $100

All requests must be prepaid. Each additional defendant is an extra twenty five dollars ($25). If a request involves excessive time and effort additional charges may occur. Fees per side per hour for din torah without toanim are two hundred forty dollars ($240), with toanim three hundred dollars ($300), payable at the conclusion of each session. Reduced fees are available for small claims (under $5,000). The Bais Din reserves the right to determine which action, if any, is appropriate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What must I do if the date/time can or cannot be met?
If the appointment can be met, one should call to confirm the appointment with the office. If the appointment cannot be met, one should notify the office immediately. Sessions will only take place if both parties confirm the appointment. The office will advise you if a response is received from the respondent.

If no reply is received, will the Bais Din automatically send the next summons?
No. If the office has not advised you of a reply by the day of the appointment, you should call to follow-up.

How much time will a Din Torah take?
The average Din Torah takes between one to two hours. Issues involving greater complexity or are more detailed may take longer. Any time constraints one may have should be brought to the attention of the case administrator beforehand.

What are the Bais Din fees? Do both sides have to pay?
The Bais Din fees are two hundred forty dollars per side per hour without Toanim, three hundred dollars per side per hour when bringing Toanim or get related. The fees are paid equally by both parties. Otherwise, there would be Halachic issues of partiality. Please note, that in accordance with Halacha, our Dayanim do not receive any remuneration from these fees for sitting; the fees cover administrative and operating costs.

Can the respondent make a counterclaim?
Counterclaims may be raised during the Din Torah. Please discuss in advance with the case administrator if there is a problem with that. Generally, the plaintiff will have the floor first to present his claim. Afterwards, the defendant will have a chance to respond, as well as present any counterclaims.

What if I have witnesses to bring?
Witnesses will not be called in immediately and might not be necessary. Therefore, it is recommended to discuss this in advance with the case administrator.

What evidence do I need to bring?
It is strongly recommended to bring any paperwork with you that might be relevant to the case. To save time, you may want to make three extra copies of any documents that you expect to submit to the Dayanim.

Who can attend the Din Torah?
Anyone that is a principal party may attend. Advance notice to the case administrator is required if anyone not named on the summons will be attending. This includes the attendance of a family member or a Toan.

If a summons was sent, does this mean the Dayanim have heard and sided with the plaintiff?
Ex-parte communication with the Dayanim is not allowed. For this reason, the Bais Din has an appointed case administrator to deal with the two parties before and after a Din Torah. All correspondence with the Bais Din must be directed to the case administrator.

Why can’t I just work it out without coming to Bais Din?
Indeed, the Bais Din encourages the parties to continue efforts in reaching a settlement without the need of appearing. Notwithstanding, unless a settlement has been reached to the satisfaction of the plaintiff, the summons process will continue.

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