The costs of hiring an attorney in the area, along with the costs of travel and wages lost from appearing in court, can often discourage them from filing the lawsuit. This effectively limits the number of minor claims brought against the author of the contract, although more serious claims are often brought without regard to the expense.
The expenses of hiring a lawyer in the region, including travel costs and wages lost from attending court hearings, frequently prevent them from filing lawsuits. This generally restricts the number of small claims against the contract author, although larger claims are often filed regardless of cost.