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Small Claims is a special Court where disputes are resolved quickly and inexpensively. The rules are simple and informal. Lawyers are not allowed in Small Claims Court.
You cannot ask for more than $10,000 in a claim if you are filing as a "natural person" or $5,000 if you are filing as an entity (corporation, limited partnership, limited liability company, etc.) You can file as many claims as you want for up to $2,500 each in a year. But you can only file two claims a year that demand more than $2,500.
The ACCESS Center can show you how to fill out the forms through the entire small claims case: preparing your claim, serving a defendant, preparing for Court, and collecting a judgment after you have won.
All Small Claims MEdiation is TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED |
Frequently Asked questions
- Where can I find the forms I need?
- Who do I sue?
- Is it too Late for You to Sue?
- Which Court Should I file in?
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- How do I Sue Someone When I Was in a Car Accident?
- How do I Sue a Contractor?
- How do I Sue for Unpaid Wages?
- How do I Sue for a Bounced Check?
- How do I Sue Someone for Medical Malpractice?