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Earlier in Our History – 1932 Services Endure During the Great Depression Next in Our History – 1938 Representation in the Court of Special Sessions

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1934

Litigation Creates the Small Claims Court

The Legal Aid Society successfully advocated for legislation creating the Small Claims Court and repealing certain excessive City Court fees.

Bringing Legal Aid to the Little Man

Bringing Legal Aid to the Little Man The New York Times, March 25, 1934

Earlier in Our History – 1932 Services Endure During the Great Depression Next in Our History – 1938 Representation in the Court of Special Sessions

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