What Type Of Case Can Be Brought In Small Claims Court?
If you have a problem that you want to resolve, first consider whether it is the kind of dispute you can bring in a small claims court. Not all disputes can be heard in small claims court. Some disputes should be settled without a lawsuit. Small claims court cannot hear disputes involving more than $5,000. No matter how important the case is to you, and no matter how well you convince the judge that you deserve to recover more, the judge in small claims court simply cannot rule on a dispute for more than $5,000, plus court costs. If you wish to recover more than $5,000, you must consider another court, and in most cases, the assistance of an attorney. If the amount you are asking for is over $5,000, you cannot file in small claims court. You cannot just say you will take less to get into this court. In many cases, however, a claim may be reduced to enable you to file in small claims court. If the transaction giving rise to your dispute can be divided into parts, you can sue for damages
