<prompt> Human: I didnt sign any contracts because it was through a friend of a friend. My friend had worked for this woman before and was paid just fine, so I figured shed be good for it. I finish up the job, the last 2 checks bounce, for a total of 600 which I now owe back to the bank. She wont answer calls from either my friend or I. It seems like too small of an amount to take to small claims court, but to me thats a huge amount of money.Something odd about the checks: they are in the name of the womans elderly mother, who she is caring for. She signed them as her mother. Is that even legal?Is there anything I can do in this situation or am I just screwed?  <response>: It seems like too small of an amount to take to small claims courtNo, this is the kind of amount you take to small claims. I think in some areas the max you can take to small claims is 1k.rlegaladvice 