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Small Claims Court What you need to know about filing a small claims action. Small claims court is part of the judicial system that hears and rules on cases in which a person or business (plaintiff) sues another person or business (defendant) for damages up to a specified dollar amount. The final decision is usually made by the judge who presides over the case. The maximum amount a plaintiff can sue for in small claims court is set by individual state laws (See chart below).It is important that you know the maximum amount you can sue for in your state. It is also important to understand that the maximum amount authorized by individual states may change at any given time. Small claims court is designed to give people the chance to settle disputes at minimal costs. This is done by letting a plaintiff and the defendant represent themselves in court. Depositions and other expensive procedures are generally not allowed in small claims court. In many states, attorneys are allowed to represent their clients in small claims court. In other words, you can represent yourself and save money by not hiring an attorney or you can hire an attorney to represent you if you so desire. The cost of an attorney falls on the party who hires him. The function of a small claims court is to try individual cases in a speedy and inexpensive manner. By using a small-claims court to settle a dispute, the plaintiff, in most cases, waives all rights to claim more than the court can legally award in that particular state. In most states, anyone over eighteen years of age can file an action in small claims court. If the plaintiff is younger than eighteen, a parent or a guardian may file the claim for them. Small claims court limits by state:
The maximum amount that can be filed in a small claims suit in your state may change at any time. You should check your state's website for any updates and changes.
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