kc249358, we CAN accept the fact that you are going to court - and that is, of course, your decision to make.
Once again, here is the link that tells you what to do:
https://ujs.sd.gov/media/pubs/small_claims_brochure.pdf
I suggest you READ the information provided there and learn from it.
I don't think any of us are unsympathetic to what you are facing. Sometimes the members of this forum have difficulty reasoning with "stupid, annoying, rude, and mental losers," too.
Take what advice has been offered here (or not) and sue the guy and see how it turns out.