<prompt> Human: Hi all,About a year ago I loaned a friend about 5000 dollars. However I had gotten him to sign a promissory note and got it notorized before loaning him the money. The problem is that if I take him to court, can I also charge him the cost of legal fees attached to getting my money back? If that isnt the case then itll be more expensive take him to court than the amount he owes me right?  <response>: In small claims court, 5000 is usually in that jurisdiction, you wouldnt get a lawyer anyways. Also, filing fees are usually ordered to be paid by the loser of a case. 