Which Court hears small claims in Utah?
In Utah, the Small Claims Court is a division of the District Court. This division is responsible for adjudicating cases which have a value of $5,000.00 or less. Who hears the claims in small claims court? A judge will hear the case in small claims court. Claims over which the Small Claims Court has Jurisdiction: The small claims court in Utah may hear any of the following claims if the amount in controversy does not exceed $5,000.00: 1. landlord/tenant issues 2. retail merchant/customer issues 3. dry cleaning 4. motor vehicle collisions 5. The above list is not exhaustive but does contain most of the common claims. The following claims MAY NOT be filed in small claims court: libel, slander, professional malpractice, assigned claims, and punitive damages. Who may file a claim in small claims court? An individual, partnership or corporation (or LLC) may file a claim against another individual(s), partnership or corporation (or LLC) in small claims court if jurisdiction exists to hear th
