Small Claims Law Library
Small Claims Court Guide When every other method to collect has failed, small claims is the right remedy to seek. Small claims is a lawyer-free courtroom designed to hear public disputes in the presence of an actual judge.
01 What is Small Claims Court?
02 Who Can Sue in Small Claims Court?
04 What Kinds of Cases Go to Small Claims Court?
05 What is the Maximum I Can Sue For?
06 What is the Statute of Limitations?
07 What Should I Do After Filing?
08 What Happens if the Defendant Fails to Show?
09 What Happens During Trial?
State Court Info
State-by-State Court Information Find important information about small claims court limits, accepted case types, and statute of limitations for your state.
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Maximum Claim
$12,500 (ind.) / $6,250 (bus.)
Accepted Case Types
Breach of Contract, Monies Owed, Property Damage, Car Accidents, Landlord/Tenant
Statute of Limitations
Written Contracts: 4 years, Oral Contracts: 2 years, Personal Injury: 2 years, Property Damage: 3 years
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State Resources
State-Specific Small Claims Resources Explore our network of state-specific small claims resource sites for detailed information tailored to your state.
