{"asset": "small-claims-court-limits-by-state", "asset_type": "jurisdictional-variation", "body": "Maximum dollar amount you can sue for in small claims court in each US state and DC, with the controlling statute cited. Includes jurisdictional limit, entity distinctions (individual vs business where applicable), and the court name used in that state.\n", "description": "Maximum dollar amount you can sue for in small claims court in each US state and DC, with the controlling statute cited. Includes jurisdictional limit, entity distinctions (individual vs business where applicable), and the court name used in that state.", "file": "index.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "key_field": "state", "licence": "public-domain-facts", "sources": ["https://www.azleg.gov/ars/22/00503.htm", "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=116.221.&lawCode=CCP", "https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-13.pdf", "https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_870.htm", "https://delcode.delaware.gov/title10/c093/index.html", "https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/11-1321", "https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol13_Ch0601-0676/HRS0633/HRS_0633-0027.htm", "https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title1/T1CH23/SECT1-2301/", "https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/631.1.pdf", "https://www.ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch61/061_027_0003.html", "https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/14/title14sec7482.html", "https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gcj&section=4-405", "https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIII/TitleI/Chapter218/Section21", "https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=MCL-600-8401", "https://revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/491A.01", "https://www.revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=482.305", "https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0250/chapter_0350/part_0050/section_0020/0250-0350-0050-0020.html", "https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=25-2802", "https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-073.html", "https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LI/503/503-1.htm", "https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_7A/GS_7A-210.html", "https://www.ndlegis.gov/cencode/t27c08-1.pdf", "https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-1925.02", "https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=438809", "https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors046.html", "https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.015.015.000..HTM", "http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE10/10-16/10-16-1.htm", "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t22c003.php", "https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title78A/Chapter8/C78A-8_1800010118000101.pdf", "https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/12/187/05531", "https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title16.1/chapter6/section16.1-122.2/", "https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=12.40.010", "https://code.wvlegislature.gov/50-2-1/", "https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/799.01", "https://www.wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title01.pdf"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "title": "Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State", "type": "dataset", "verified": false}
{"asset": "small-claims-court-limits-by-state", "body": "**state:** Arizona\n\n**dollar_limit:** $5,000\n\n**court_name:** small claims division\n\n**statute_citation:** Ariz. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 22-503(A)\n\n> A. The small claims division has concurrent original jurisdiction with the justice court in all civil actions in which the debt, damage, tort, injury or value of the personal property claims either by the plaintiff or defendant does not exceed $5,000, exclusive of interest and costs, and in actions in which a party seeks to disaffirm, avoid or rescind a contract, or seeks equitable relief, and the amount at issue does not exceed $5,000.\n\nSource: <https://www.azleg.gov/ars/22/00503.htm>\n", "court_name": "small claims division", "dollar_limit": "$5,000", "file": "arizona.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "arizona", "source_quote": "A. The small claims division has concurrent original jurisdiction with the justice court in all civil actions in which the debt, damage, tort, injury or value of the personal property claims either by the plaintiff or defendant does not exceed $5,000, exclusive of interest and costs, and in actions in which a party seeks to disaffirm, avoid or rescind a contract, or seeks equitable relief, and the amount at issue does not exceed $5,000.", "sources": ["https://www.azleg.gov/ars/22/00503.htm"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "Arizona", "statute_citation": "Ariz. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 22-503(A)", "title": "Arizona \u2014 Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "unverified_fields": "state", "verified": false}
{"asset": "small-claims-court-limits-by-state", "body": "**state:** California\n\n**dollar_limit:** twelve thousand five hundred dollars ($12,500)\n\n**court_name:** small claims court\n\n**statute_citation:** Cal. Code Civ. Proc. \u00a7 116.221\n\n> In addition to the jurisdiction conferred by Section 116.220, the small claims court has jurisdiction in an action brought by a natural person, if the amount of the demand does not exceed twelve thousand five hundred dollars ($12,500), except as otherwise prohibited by subdivision (c) of Section 116.220 or subdivision (a) of Section 116.231.\n\nSource: <https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=116.221.&lawCode=CCP>\n", "court_name": "small claims court", "dollar_limit": "twelve thousand five hundred dollars ($12,500)", "file": "california.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "california", "source_quote": "In addition to the jurisdiction conferred by Section 116.220, the small claims court has jurisdiction in an action brought by a natural person, if the amount of the demand does not exceed twelve thousand five hundred dollars ($12,500), except as otherwise prohibited by subdivision (c) of Section 116.220 or subdivision (a) of Section 116.231.", "sources": ["https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=116.221.&lawCode=CCP"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "California", "statute_citation": "Cal. Code Civ. Proc. \u00a7 116.221", "title": "California \u2014 Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "unverified_fields": "statute_citation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "small-claims-court-limits-by-state", "body": "**state:** Colorado\n\n**dollar_limit:** seven thousand five hundred dollars\n\n**court_name:** small claims court\n\n**statute_citation:** Colo. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 13-6-403(1)(a)\n\n> 13-6-403. Jurisdiction of small claims court - limitations. (1) (a) The small claims court has concurrent original jurisdiction with the county and district courts in all civil actions in which the debt, damage, or value of the personal property claimed by either the plaintiff or the defendant, exclusive of interest and costs, does not exceed seven thousand five hundred dollars, including such civil penalties as may be provided by law.\n\nSource: <https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-13.pdf>\n", "court_name": "small claims court", "dollar_limit": "seven thousand five hundred dollars", "file": "colorado.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "colorado", "source_quote": "13-6-403. Jurisdiction of small claims court - limitations. (1) (a) The small claims court has concurrent original jurisdiction with the county and district courts in all civil actions in which the debt, damage, or value of the personal property claimed by either the plaintiff or the defendant, exclusive of interest and costs, does not exceed seven thousand five hundred dollars, including such civil penalties as may be provided by law.", "sources": ["https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-13.pdf"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "Colorado", "statute_citation": "Colo. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 13-6-403(1)(a)", "title": "Colorado \u2014 Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "small-claims-court-limits-by-state", "body": "**state:** Connecticut\n\n**dollar_limit:** five thousand dollars\n\n**court_name:** Superior Court\n\n**statute_citation:** Conn. Gen. Stat. \u00a7 51-15(d)\n\n> (d) The procedure for the hearing and determination of small claims as the same may be prescribed, from time to time, by the judges of the Superior Court shall be used in all small claims sessions of the court. The small claims procedure shall only be applicable to (1) all actions claiming money damages not in excess of five thousand dollars, except such procedure shall not be applicable to actions of libel and slander,\n\nSource: <https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_870.htm>\n", "court_name": "Superior Court", "dollar_limit": "five thousand dollars", "file": "connecticut.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "connecticut", "source_quote": "(d) The procedure for the hearing and determination of small claims as the same may be prescribed, from time to time, by the judges of the Superior Court shall be used in all small claims sessions of the court. The small claims procedure shall only be applicable to (1) all actions claiming money damages not in excess of five thousand dollars, except such procedure shall not be applicable to actions of libel and slander,", "sources": ["https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_870.htm"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "Connecticut", "statute_citation": "Conn. Gen. Stat. \u00a7 51-15(d)", "title": "Connecticut \u2014 Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "small-claims-court-limits-by-state", "body": "**state:** Delaware\n\n**dollar_limit:** $25,000\n\n**court_name:** Justice of the Peace Court\n\n**statute_citation:** 10 Del. C. \u00a7 9301(1)\n\n> Unless otherwise specified by law, the Justice of the Peace Court shall have civil jurisdiction over the following: (1) Common-law actions in contract, express or implied, and common-law actions in tort for damage, destruction or taking of personal property (including replevin), for injury to real property, and for trespass on the land. Jurisdiction over such actions shall be limited to actions in which the matter in demand, damage claimed, or the value of the property whose return is sought does not exceed $25,000\n\nSource: <https://delcode.delaware.gov/title10/c093/index.html>\n", "court_name": "Justice of the Peace Court", "dollar_limit": "$25,000", "file": "delaware.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "delaware", "source_quote": "Unless otherwise specified by law, the Justice of the Peace Court shall have civil jurisdiction over the following: (1) Common-law actions in contract, express or implied, and common-law actions in tort for damage, destruction or taking of personal property (including replevin), for injury to real property, and for trespass on the land. Jurisdiction over such actions shall be limited to actions in which the matter in demand, damage claimed, or the value of the property whose return is sought does not exceed $25,000", "sources": ["https://delcode.delaware.gov/title10/c093/index.html"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "Delaware", "statute_citation": "10 Del. C. \u00a7 9301(1)", "title": "Delaware \u2014 Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "small-claims-court-limits-by-state", "body": "**state:** District of Columbia\n\n**dollar_limit:** $10,000\n\n**court_name:** Small Claims and Conciliation Branch\n\n**statute_citation:** D.C. Code \u00a7 11-1321\n\n> The Small Claims and Conciliation Branch has exclusive jurisdiction of any action within the jurisdiction of the Superior Court which is only for the recovery of money, if the amount in controversy does not exceed $10,000, exclusive of interest, attorney fees, protest fees, and costs.\n\nSource: <https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/11-1321>\n", "court_name": "Small Claims and Conciliation Branch", "dollar_limit": "$10,000", "file": "district-of-columbia.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "district-of-columbia", "source_quote": "The Small Claims and Conciliation Branch has exclusive jurisdiction of any action within the jurisdiction of the Superior Court which is only for the recovery of money, if the amount in controversy does not exceed $10,000, exclusive of interest, attorney fees, protest fees, and costs.", "sources": ["https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/11-1321"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "District of Columbia", "statute_citation": "D.C. Code \u00a7 11-1321", "title": "District of Columbia \u2014 Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "small-claims-court-limits-by-state", "body": "**state:** Hawaii\n\n**dollar_limit:** $5,000\n\n**court_name:** small claims division of the district court\n\n**statute_citation:** Haw. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 633-27(a)(1)\n\n> All district courts, except as otherwise provided, shall exercise jurisdiction conferred by this chapter, and while sitting in the exercise of that jurisdiction, shall be known and referred to as the small claims division of the district court; provided that the jurisdiction of the court when sitting as a small claims division of the district court shall be confined to: (1) Cases for the recovery of money only where the amount claimed does not exceed $5,000 exclusive of interest and costs\n\nSource: <https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol13_Ch0601-0676/HRS0633/HRS_0633-0027.htm>\n", "court_name": "small claims division of the district court", "dollar_limit": "$5,000", "file": "hawaii.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "hawaii", "source_quote": "All district courts, except as otherwise provided, shall exercise jurisdiction conferred by this chapter, and while sitting in the exercise of that jurisdiction, shall be known and referred to as the small claims division of the district court; provided that the jurisdiction of the court when sitting as a small claims division of the district court shall be confined to: (1) Cases for the recovery of money only where the amount claimed does not exceed $5,000 exclusive of interest and costs", "sources": ["https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol13_Ch0601-0676/HRS0633/HRS_0633-0027.htm"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "Hawaii", "statute_citation": "Haw. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 633-27(a)(1)", "title": "Hawaii \u2014 Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "small-claims-court-limits-by-state", "body": "**state:** Idaho\n\n**dollar_limit:** fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000)\n\n**court_name:** Small Claims Department of the Magistrate\u2019s Division\n\n**statute_citation:** Idaho Code \u00a7 1-2301\n\n> 1-2301. Small claims department \u2014 Creation \u2014 Scope of claims \u2014 Venue. In every magistrate\u2019s division of the district court of this state, the district court may create and organize a \"Small Claims Department of the Magistrate\u2019s Division,\" which shall have jurisdiction in cases for the recovery of money where the amount of each claim does not exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000), and in cases for the recovery of personal property where the value of the property does not exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000); provided however, that the small claims department shall not award punitive damages or damages for pain or suffering in any proceeding.\n\nSource: <https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title1/T1CH23/SECT1-2301/>\n", "court_name": "Small Claims Department of the Magistrate\u2019s Division", "dollar_limit": "fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000)", "file": "idaho.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "idaho", "source_quote": "1-2301. Small claims department \u2014 Creation \u2014 Scope of claims \u2014 Venue. In every magistrate\u2019s division of the district court of this state, the district court may create and organize a \"Small Claims Department of the Magistrate\u2019s Division,\" which shall have jurisdiction in cases for the recovery of money where the amount of each claim does not exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000), and in cases for the recovery of personal property where the value of the property does not exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000); provided however, that the small claims department shall not award punitive damages or damages for pain or suffering in any proceeding.", "sources": ["https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title1/T1CH23/SECT1-2301/"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "Idaho", "statute_citation": "Idaho Code \u00a7 1-2301", "title": "Idaho \u2014 Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "small-claims-court-limits-by-state", "body": "**state:** Iowa\n\n**dollar_limit:** six thousand five hundred dollars\n\n**statute_citation:** Iowa Code \u00a7 631.1(1)(b)\n\n> 1. The following actions or claims are small claims and shall be commenced, heard and determined as provided in this chapter: a. A civil action for a money judgment where the amount in controversy is five thousand dollars or less for actions commenced before July 1, 2018, exclusive of interest and costs. b. A civil action for a money judgment where the amount in controversy is six thousand five hundred dollars or less for actions commenced on or after July 1, 2018, exclusive of interest and costs.\n\nSource: <https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/631.1.pdf>\n", "dollar_limit": "six thousand five hundred dollars", "file": "iowa.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "iowa", "source_quote": "1. The following actions or claims are small claims and shall be commenced, heard and determined as provided in this chapter: a. A civil action for a money judgment where the amount in controversy is five thousand dollars or less for actions commenced before July 1, 2018, exclusive of interest and costs. b. A civil action for a money judgment where the amount in controversy is six thousand five hundred dollars or less for actions commenced on or after July 1, 2018, exclusive of interest and costs.", "sources": ["https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/631.1.pdf"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "Iowa", "statute_citation": "Iowa Code \u00a7 631.1(1)(b)", "title": "Iowa \u2014 Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "small-claims-court-limits-by-state", "body": "**state:** Kansas\n\n**dollar_limit:** $10,000\n\n**statute_citation:** Kan. Stat. Ann. \u00a7 61-2703(a)\n\n> (a) \"Small claim\" means a claim for the recovery of money or personal property, where the amount claimed or the value of the property sought does not exceed $10,000, exclusive of interest, costs and any damages awarded pursuant to K.S.A. 60-2610 , and amendments thereto.\n\nSource: <https://www.ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch61/061_027_0003.html>\n", "dollar_limit": "$10,000", "file": "kansas.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "kansas", "source_quote": "(a) \"Small claim\" means a claim for the recovery of money or personal property, where the amount claimed or the value of the property sought does not exceed $10,000, exclusive of interest, costs and any damages awarded pursuant to K.S.A. 60-2610 , and amendments thereto.", "sources": ["https://www.ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch61/061_027_0003.html"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "Kansas", "statute_citation": "Kan. Stat. Ann. \u00a7 61-2703(a)", "title": "Kansas \u2014 Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "small-claims-court-limits-by-state", "body": "**state:** Maine\n\n**dollar_limit:** $10,000\n\n**statute_citation:** 14 M.R.S. \u00a7 7482\n\n> (TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/26) Notwithstanding the total amount of a debt or contract, a \"small claim\" means a right of action cognizable by a court if the debt or damage does not exceed $10,000 exclusive of interest and costs. It does not include an action involving the title to real estate.\n\nSource: <https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/14/title14sec7482.html>\n", "dollar_limit": "$10,000", "file": "maine.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "maine", "source_quote": "(TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/26) Notwithstanding the total amount of a debt or contract, a \"small claim\" means a right of action cognizable by a court if the debt or damage does not exceed $10,000 exclusive of interest and costs. It does not include an action involving the title to real estate.", "sources": ["https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/14/title14sec7482.html"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "Maine", "statute_citation": "14 M.R.S. \u00a7 7482", "title": "Maine \u2014 Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "small-claims-court-limits-by-state", "body": "**state:** Maryland\n\n**dollar_limit:** $5,000\n\n**court_name:** District Court\n\n**statute_citation:** Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. \u00a7 4-405\n\n> The District Court has exclusive jurisdiction over a small claim action, which, for purposes of this section, means a civil action for money in which the amount claimed does not exceed $5,000 exclusive of interest, costs, and attorney\u2019s fees, if attorney\u2019s fees are recoverable by law or contract\n\nSource: <https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gcj&section=4-405>\n", "court_name": "District Court", "dollar_limit": "$5,000", "file": "maryland.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "maryland", "source_quote": "The District Court has exclusive jurisdiction over a small claim action, which, for purposes of this section, means a civil action for money in which the amount claimed does not exceed $5,000 exclusive of interest, costs, and attorney\u2019s fees, if attorney\u2019s fees are recoverable by law or contract", "sources": ["https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gcj&section=4-405"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "Maryland", "statute_citation": "Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. \u00a7 4-405", "title": "Maryland \u2014 Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "small-claims-court-limits-by-state", "body": "**state:** Massachusetts\n\n**dollar_limit:** $7,000\n\n**court_name:** district court department and the Boston municipal court department\n\n**statute_citation:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 218, \u00a7 21\n\n> Section 21. There shall be within the district court department and the Boston municipal court department a simple, informal and inexpensive procedure, hereinafter called the procedure, for the determination, according to the rules of substantive law, of claims in the nature of contract or tort, other than slander and libel, in which the plaintiff does not claim as debt or damages more than $7,000\n\nSource: <https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIII/TitleI/Chapter218/Section21>\n", "court_name": "district court department and the Boston municipal court department", "dollar_limit": "$7,000", "file": "massachusetts.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "massachusetts", "source_quote": "Section 21. There shall be within the district court department and the Boston municipal court department a simple, informal and inexpensive procedure, hereinafter called the procedure, for the determination, according to the rules of substantive law, of claims in the nature of contract or tort, other than slander and libel, in which the plaintiff does not claim as debt or damages more than $7,000", "sources": ["https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIII/TitleI/Chapter218/Section21"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "Massachusetts", "statute_citation": "Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 218, \u00a7 21", "title": "Massachusetts \u2014 Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "small-claims-court-limits-by-state", "body": "**state:** Michigan\n\n**dollar_limit:** $7,000.00\n\n**court_name:** small claims division\n\n**statute_citation:** Mich. Comp. Laws \u00a7 600.8401(e)\n\n> The jurisdiction of the small claims division shall be confined to cases for the recovery of money in which the amount claimed does not exceed the following: (a) Beginning September 1, 2012, $5,000.00. (b) Beginning January 1, 2015, $5,500.00. (c) Beginning January 1, 2018, $6,000.00. (d) Beginning January 1, 2021, $6,500.00 (e) Beginning January 1, 2024, $7,000.00.\n\nSource: <https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=MCL-600-8401>\n", "court_name": "small claims division", "dollar_limit": "$7,000.00", "file": "michigan.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "michigan", "source_quote": "The jurisdiction of the small claims division shall be confined to cases for the recovery of money in which the amount claimed does not exceed the following: (a) Beginning September 1, 2012, $5,000.00. (b) Beginning January 1, 2015, $5,500.00. (c) Beginning January 1, 2018, $6,000.00. (d) Beginning January 1, 2021, $6,500.00 (e) Beginning January 1, 2024, $7,000.00.", "sources": ["https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=MCL-600-8401"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "Michigan", "statute_citation": "Mich. Comp. Laws \u00a7 600.8401(e)", "title": "Michigan \u2014 Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "small-claims-court-limits-by-state", "body": "**state:** Minnesota\n\n**dollar_limit:** $20,000\n\n**court_name:** conciliation court\n\n**statute_citation:** Minn. Stat. \u00a7 491A.01, subd. 3(a)\n\n> (a) Except as provided in subdivisions 4 and 5, the conciliation court has jurisdiction to hear, conciliate, try, and determine civil claims if the amount of money or property that is the subject matter of the claim does not exceed: (1) $20,000; or (2) $4,000, if the claim involves a consumer credit transaction.\n\nSource: <https://revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/491A.01>\n", "court_name": "conciliation court", "dollar_limit": "$20,000", "file": "minnesota.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "minnesota", "source_quote": "(a) Except as provided in subdivisions 4 and 5, the conciliation court has jurisdiction to hear, conciliate, try, and determine civil claims if the amount of money or property that is the subject matter of the claim does not exceed: (1) $20,000; or (2) $4,000, if the claim involves a consumer credit transaction.", "sources": ["https://revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/491A.01"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "Minnesota", "statute_citation": "Minn. Stat. \u00a7 491A.01, subd. 3(a)", "title": "Minnesota \u2014 Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "small-claims-court-limits-by-state", "body": "**state:** Missouri\n\n**dollar_limit:** five thousand dollars\n\n**court_name:** small claims court\n\n**statute_citation:** Mo. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 482.305\n\n> 482.305. Jurisdiction of small claims court. \u2014 When sitting as a small claims court, the judge shall have original jurisdiction of all civil cases, whether tort or contract, where the amount in controversy does not exceed five thousand dollars, exclusive of interest or costs, or as provided in this chapter.\n\nSource: <https://www.revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=482.305>\n", "court_name": "small claims court", "dollar_limit": "five thousand dollars", "file": "missouri.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "missouri", "source_quote": "482.305. Jurisdiction of small claims court. \u2014 When sitting as a small claims court, the judge shall have original jurisdiction of all civil cases, whether tort or contract, where the amount in controversy does not exceed five thousand dollars, exclusive of interest or costs, or as provided in this chapter.", "sources": ["https://www.revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=482.305"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "Missouri", "statute_citation": "Mo. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 482.305", "title": "Missouri \u2014 Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "small-claims-court-limits-by-state", "body": "**state:** Montana\n\n**dollar_limit:** $7,000\n\n**court_name:** small claims court\n\n**statute_citation:** Mont. Code Ann. \u00a7 25-35-502(1)\n\n> 25-35-502. Jurisdiction. (1) The small claims court has jurisdiction over all actions for the recovery of money or specific personal property when the amount claimed does not exceed $7,000, exclusive of costs, and the defendant can be served within the county where the action is commenced.\n\nSource: <https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0250/chapter_0350/part_0050/section_0020/0250-0350-0050-0020.html>\n", "court_name": "small claims court", "dollar_limit": "$7,000", "file": "montana.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "montana", "source_quote": "25-35-502. Jurisdiction. (1) The small claims court has jurisdiction over all actions for the recovery of money or specific personal property when the amount claimed does not exceed $7,000, exclusive of costs, and the defendant can be served within the county where the action is commenced.", "sources": ["https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0250/chapter_0350/part_0050/section_0020/0250-0350-0050-0020.html"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "Montana", "statute_citation": "Mont. Code Ann. \u00a7 25-35-502(1)", "title": "Montana \u2014 Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "small-claims-court-limits-by-state", "body": "**state:** Nebraska\n\n**dollar_limit:** seven thousand five hundred dollars\n\n**court_name:** Small Claims Court\n\n**statute_citation:** Neb. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 25-2802(4)\n\n> (1) The Small Claims Court shall have subject matter jurisdiction in all civil actions of any type when the amount of money or damages or the value of the personal property claimed does not exceed the jurisdictional amount specified in subsection (4) of this section, exclusive of interest and costs. (2) The Small Claims Court shall have subject matter jurisdiction in civil matters when the plaintiff seeks to disaffirm, avoid, or rescind a contract or agreement for the purchase of goods or services not in excess of the jurisdictional amount specified in subsection (4) of this section, exclusive of interest and costs. (3) The Small Claims Court shall have jurisdiction when the party defendant or his or her agent resides or is doing business within the county or when the cause of action arose within the county. (4) The jurisdictional amount is six thousand dollars from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The jurisdictional amount is seven thousand five hundred dollars beginning July 1, 2025.\n\nSource: <https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=25-2802>\n", "court_name": "Small Claims Court", "dollar_limit": "seven thousand five hundred dollars", "file": "nebraska.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "nebraska", "source_quote": "(1) The Small Claims Court shall have subject matter jurisdiction in all civil actions of any type when the amount of money or damages or the value of the personal property claimed does not exceed the jurisdictional amount specified in subsection (4) of this section, exclusive of interest and costs. (2) The Small Claims Court shall have subject matter jurisdiction in civil matters when the plaintiff seeks to disaffirm, avoid, or rescind a contract or agreement for the purchase of goods or services not in excess of the jurisdictional amount specified in subsection (4) of this section, exclusive of interest and costs. (3) The Small Claims Court shall have jurisdiction when the party defendant or his or her agent resides or is doing business within the county or when the cause of action arose within the county. (4) The jurisdictional amount is six thousand dollars from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The jurisdictional amount is seven thousand five hundred dollars beginning July 1, 2025.", "sources": ["https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=25-2802"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "Nebraska", "statute_citation": "Neb. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 25-2802(4)", "title": "Nebraska \u2014 Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "small-claims-court-limits-by-state", "body": "**state:** Nevada\n\n**dollar_limit:** $10,000\n\n**court_name:** justice court\n\n**statute_citation:** Nev. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 73.010(1)\n\n> 1. A justice of the peace has jurisdiction and may proceed as provided in this chapter and by rules of court in all cases arising in the justice court for the recovery of money only, where the amount claimed does not exceed $10,000.\n\nSource: <https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-073.html>\n", "court_name": "justice court", "dollar_limit": "$10,000", "file": "nevada.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "nevada", "source_quote": "1. A justice of the peace has jurisdiction and may proceed as provided in this chapter and by rules of court in all cases arising in the justice court for the recovery of money only, where the amount claimed does not exceed $10,000.", "sources": ["https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-073.html"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "Nevada", "statute_citation": "Nev. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 73.010(1)", "title": "Nevada \u2014 Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "small-claims-court-limits-by-state", "body": "**state:** New Hampshire\n\n**dollar_limit:** $10,000\n\n**statute_citation:** N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. \u00a7 503:1, I\n\n> I. A small claim is any right of action not involving the title to real estate in which the debt or damages, exclusive of interest and costs, does not exceed $10,000.\n\nSource: <https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LI/503/503-1.htm>\n", "dollar_limit": "$10,000", "file": "new-hampshire.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "new-hampshire", "source_quote": "I. A small claim is any right of action not involving the title to real estate in which the debt or damages, exclusive of interest and costs, does not exceed $10,000.", "sources": ["https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LI/503/503-1.htm"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "New Hampshire", "statute_citation": "N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. \u00a7 503:1, I", "title": "New Hampshire \u2014 Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "unverified_fields": "state", "verified": false}
{"asset": "small-claims-court-limits-by-state", "body": "**state:** North Carolina\n\n**dollar_limit:** ten thousand dollars ($10,000)\n\n**court_name:** District Court\n\n**statute_citation:** N.C. Gen. Stat. \u00a7 7A-210(1)\n\n> Small Claim Actions in District Court. \u00a7 7A-210. Small claim action defined. For purposes of this Article a small claim action is a civil action wherein: (1) The amount in controversy, computed in accordance with G.S. 7A-243, does not exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000); and\n\nSource: <https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_7A/GS_7A-210.html>\n", "court_name": "District Court", "dollar_limit": "ten thousand dollars ($10,000)", "file": "north-carolina.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "north-carolina", "source_quote": "Small Claim Actions in District Court. \u00a7 7A-210. Small claim action defined. For purposes of this Article a small claim action is a civil action wherein: (1) The amount in controversy, computed in accordance with G.S. 7A-243, does not exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000); and", "sources": ["https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_7A/GS_7A-210.html"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "North Carolina", "statute_citation": "N.C. Gen. Stat. \u00a7 7A-210(1)", "title": "North Carolina \u2014 Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "small-claims-court-limits-by-state", "body": "**state:** North Dakota\n\n**dollar_limit:** fifteen thousand dollars\n\n**court_name:** small claims court\n\n**statute_citation:** N.D. Cent. Code \u00a7 27-08.1-01(1)\n\n> 1. All judges of the district courts may exercise the jurisdiction conferred by this chapter, and while sitting in the exercise of that jurisdiction must be known and referred to as the \"small claims court\". The jurisdiction of this court is confined to cases for recovery of money, a tenant's claim for civil damages under subsection 9 of section 47-10-28, or the cancellation of any agreement involving material fraud, deception, misrepresentation, or false promise, when the value of the agreement or the amount claimed by the plaintiff or the defendant does not exceed fifteen thousand dollars.\n\nSource: <https://www.ndlegis.gov/cencode/t27c08-1.pdf>\n", "court_name": "small claims court", "dollar_limit": "fifteen thousand dollars", "file": "north-dakota.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "north-dakota", "source_quote": "1. All judges of the district courts may exercise the jurisdiction conferred by this chapter, and while sitting in the exercise of that jurisdiction must be known and referred to as the \"small claims court\". The jurisdiction of this court is confined to cases for recovery of money, a tenant's claim for civil damages under subsection 9 of section 47-10-28, or the cancellation of any agreement involving material fraud, deception, misrepresentation, or false promise, when the value of the agreement or the amount claimed by the plaintiff or the defendant does not exceed fifteen thousand dollars.", "sources": ["https://www.ndlegis.gov/cencode/t27c08-1.pdf"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "North Dakota", "statute_citation": "N.D. Cent. Code \u00a7 27-08.1-01(1)", "title": "North Dakota \u2014 Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "small-claims-court-limits-by-state", "body": "**state:** Ohio\n\n**dollar_limit:** six thousand dollars\n\n**court_name:** small claims division\n\n**statute_citation:** Ohio Rev. Code \u00a7 1925.02(A)(1)\n\n> (A)(1) Except as provided in division (A)(2) of this section, a small claims division established under section 1925.01 of the Revised Code has jurisdiction in civil actions for the recovery of taxes and money only, for amounts not exceeding six thousand dollars, exclusive of interest and costs.\n\nSource: <https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-1925.02>\n", "court_name": "small claims division", "dollar_limit": "six thousand dollars", "file": "ohio.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "ohio", "source_quote": "(A)(1) Except as provided in division (A)(2) of this section, a small claims division established under section 1925.01 of the Revised Code has jurisdiction in civil actions for the recovery of taxes and money only, for amounts not exceeding six thousand dollars, exclusive of interest and costs.", "sources": ["https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-1925.02"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "Ohio", "statute_citation": "Ohio Rev. Code \u00a7 1925.02(A)(1)", "title": "Ohio \u2014 Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "small-claims-court-limits-by-state", "body": "**state:** Oklahoma\n\n**dollar_limit:** Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00)\n\n**statute_citation:** 12 Okla. Stat. \u00a7 1751(A)(1)\n\n> A. The following suits may be brought under the small claims procedure: 1. Actions for the recovery of money based on contract or tort, including subrogation claims, but excluding libel or slander, in which the amount sought to be recovered, exclusive of attorney fees and other court costs, does not exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00);\n\nSource: <https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=438809>\n", "dollar_limit": "Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00)", "file": "oklahoma.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "oklahoma", "source_quote": "A. The following suits may be brought under the small claims procedure: 1. Actions for the recovery of money based on contract or tort, including subrogation claims, but excluding libel or slander, in which the amount sought to be recovered, exclusive of attorney fees and other court costs, does not exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00);", "sources": ["https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=438809"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "Oklahoma", "statute_citation": "12 Okla. Stat. \u00a7 1751(A)(1)", "title": "Oklahoma \u2014 Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "small-claims-court-limits-by-state", "body": "**state:** Oregon\n\n**dollar_limit:** $10,000\n\n**court_name:** small claims department\n\n**statute_citation:** Or. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 46.405(3)\n\n> (3) Except as provided in this section, an action for the recovery of money, damages, specific personal property, or any penalty or forfeiture may be commenced and prosecuted in the small claims department if the amount or value claimed in the action does not exceed $10,000.\n\nSource: <https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors046.html>\n", "court_name": "small claims department", "dollar_limit": "$10,000", "file": "oregon.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "oregon", "source_quote": "(3) Except as provided in this section, an action for the recovery of money, damages, specific personal property, or any penalty or forfeiture may be commenced and prosecuted in the small claims department if the amount or value claimed in the action does not exceed $10,000.", "sources": ["https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors046.html"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "Oregon", "statute_citation": "Or. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 46.405(3)", "title": "Oregon \u2014 Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "small-claims-court-limits-by-state", "body": "**state:** Pennsylvania\n\n**dollar_limit:** $12,000\n\n**court_name:** magisterial district judges\n\n**statute_citation:** 42 Pa.C.S. \u00a7 1515(a)(3)\n\n> (a) Jurisdiction.--Except as otherwise prescribed by general rule adopted pursuant to section 503 (relating to reassignment of matters), magisterial district judges shall, under procedures prescribed by general rule, have jurisdiction of all of the following matters: (1) Summary offenses, except those arising out of the same episode or transaction involving a delinquent act for which a petition alleging delinquency is filed under Chapter 63 (relating to juvenile matters). (2) Matters arising under the act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, which are stated therein to be within the jurisdiction of a magisterial district judge. (3) Civil claims, except claims against a Commonwealth party as defined by section 8501 (relating to definitions), wherein the sum demanded does not exceed $12,000, exclusive of interest and costs, in the following classes of actions:\n\nSource: <https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.015.015.000..HTM>\n", "court_name": "magisterial district judges", "dollar_limit": "$12,000", "file": "pennsylvania.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "pennsylvania", "source_quote": "(a) Jurisdiction.--Except as otherwise prescribed by general rule adopted pursuant to section 503 (relating to reassignment of matters), magisterial district judges shall, under procedures prescribed by general rule, have jurisdiction of all of the following matters: (1) Summary offenses, except those arising out of the same episode or transaction involving a delinquent act for which a petition alleging delinquency is filed under Chapter 63 (relating to juvenile matters). (2) Matters arising under the act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, which are stated therein to be within the jurisdiction of a magisterial district judge. (3) Civil claims, except claims against a Commonwealth party as defined by section 8501 (relating to definitions), wherein the sum demanded does not exceed $12,000, exclusive of interest and costs, in the following classes of actions:", "sources": ["https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.015.015.000..HTM"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "Pennsylvania", "statute_citation": "42 Pa.C.S. \u00a7 1515(a)(3)", "title": "Pennsylvania \u2014 Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "small-claims-court-limits-by-state", "body": "**state:** Rhode Island\n\n**dollar_limit:** five thousand dollars ($5,000)\n\n**statute_citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws \u00a7 10-16-1\n\n> In all ex contractu civil actions and in any action to recover the amount of any tax for money only not in excess of five thousand dollars ($5,000) exclusive of interest and costs, and in all actions or suits to recover damages resulting from a retail sale of tangible personal property to a member of the general public or from services rendered to a member of the general public in which the plaintiff seeks to recover an amount of money only not in excess of five thousand dollars ($5,000) exclusive of interest and costs,\n\nSource: <http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE10/10-16/10-16-1.htm>\n", "dollar_limit": "five thousand dollars ($5,000)", "file": "rhode-island.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "rhode-island", "source_quote": "In all ex contractu civil actions and in any action to recover the amount of any tax for money only not in excess of five thousand dollars ($5,000) exclusive of interest and costs, and in all actions or suits to recover damages resulting from a retail sale of tangible personal property to a member of the general public or from services rendered to a member of the general public in which the plaintiff seeks to recover an amount of money only not in excess of five thousand dollars ($5,000) exclusive of interest and costs,", "sources": ["http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE10/10-16/10-16-1.htm"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "Rhode Island", "statute_citation": "R.I. Gen. Laws \u00a7 10-16-1", "title": "Rhode Island \u2014 Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "small-claims-court-limits-by-state", "body": "**state:** South Carolina\n\n**dollar_limit:** seven thousand five hundred dollars\n\n**statute_citation:** S.C. Code Ann. \u00a7 22-3-10(1)\n\n> Magistrates have concurrent civil jurisdiction in the following cases: (1) in actions arising on contracts for the recovery of money only, if the sum claimed does not exceed seven thousand five hundred dollars;\n\nSource: <https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t22c003.php>\n", "dollar_limit": "seven thousand five hundred dollars", "file": "south-carolina.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "south-carolina", "source_quote": "Magistrates have concurrent civil jurisdiction in the following cases: (1) in actions arising on contracts for the recovery of money only, if the sum claimed does not exceed seven thousand five hundred dollars;", "sources": ["https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t22c003.php"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "South Carolina", "statute_citation": "S.C. Code Ann. \u00a7 22-3-10(1)", "title": "South Carolina \u2014 Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "small-claims-court-limits-by-state", "body": "**state:** Utah\n\n**dollar_limit:** $20,000\n\n**court_name:** small claims court\n\n**statute_citation:** Utah Code \u00a7 78A-8-102(1)(a)(i)(B)\n\n> (1) A small claims action is a civil action: (a) for the recovery of money when: (i) the amount claimed does not exceed: (A) on or after May 4, 2022, through December 31, 2024, $15,000 including attorney fees but exclusive of court costs and interest; (B) on or after January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2029, $20,000 including attorney fees but exclusive of court costs and interest; and\n\nSource: <https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title78A/Chapter8/C78A-8_1800010118000101.pdf>\n", "court_name": "small claims court", "dollar_limit": "$20,000", "file": "utah.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "utah", "source_quote": "(1) A small claims action is a civil action: (a) for the recovery of money when: (i) the amount claimed does not exceed: (A) on or after May 4, 2022, through December 31, 2024, $15,000 including attorney fees but exclusive of court costs and interest; (B) on or after January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2029, $20,000 including attorney fees but exclusive of court costs and interest; and", "sources": ["https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title78A/Chapter8/C78A-8_1800010118000101.pdf"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "Utah", "statute_citation": "Utah Code \u00a7 78A-8-102(1)(a)(i)(B)", "title": "Utah \u2014 Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "unverified_fields": "court_name", "verified": true}
{"asset": "small-claims-court-limits-by-state", "body": "**state:** Vermont\n\n**dollar_limit:** $10,000.00\n\n**statute_citation:** 12 V.S.A. \u00a7 5531(a)\n\n> of actions of a civil nature of which they have jurisdiction, other than actions for slander or libel and in which the plaintiff does not claim as debt or damage more than $10,000.00\n\nSource: <https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/12/187/05531>\n", "dollar_limit": "$10,000.00", "file": "vermont.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-02", "id": "vermont", "source_quote": "of actions of a civil nature of which they have jurisdiction, other than actions for slander or libel and in which the plaintiff does not claim as debt or damage more than $10,000.00", "sources": ["https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/12/187/05531"], "stale_after": "2027-09-02", "state": "Vermont", "statute_citation": "12 V.S.A. \u00a7 5531(a)", "title": "Vermont \u2014 Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": false}
{"asset": "small-claims-court-limits-by-state", "body": "**state:** Virginia\n\n**dollar_limit:** $5,000\n\n**court_name:** small claims court\n\n**statute_citation:** Va. Code \u00a7 16.1-122.2\n\n> Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the small claims court shall have jurisdiction, concurrent with that of the general district court, over the civil action specified in \u00a7 16.1-77 (1) when the amount claimed does not exceed $5,000, exclusive of interest.\n\nSource: <https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title16.1/chapter6/section16.1-122.2/>\n", "court_name": "small claims court", "dollar_limit": "$5,000", "file": "virginia.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "virginia", "source_quote": "Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the small claims court shall have jurisdiction, concurrent with that of the general district court, over the civil action specified in \u00a7 16.1-77 (1) when the amount claimed does not exceed $5,000, exclusive of interest.", "sources": ["https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title16.1/chapter6/section16.1-122.2/"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "Virginia", "statute_citation": "Va. Code \u00a7 16.1-122.2", "title": "Virginia \u2014 Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "unverified_fields": "statute_citation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "small-claims-court-limits-by-state", "body": "**state:** Washington\n\n**dollar_limit:** Ten thousand dollars\n\n**business_limit:** Five thousand dollars\n\n**court_name:** small claims department of the district court\n\n**statute_citation:** Wash. Rev. Code \u00a7 12.40.010(1)\n\n> (1) In every district court there shall be created and organized by the court a department to be known as the \"small claims department of the district court.\" The small claims department shall have jurisdiction, but not exclusive, in cases for the recovery of money only if the amount claimed does not exceed: (a) Ten thousand dollars in cases brought by a natural person; or (b) Five thousand dollars in all other cases.\n\nSource: <https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=12.40.010>\n", "business_limit": "Five thousand dollars", "court_name": "small claims department of the district court", "dollar_limit": "Ten thousand dollars", "file": "washington.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "washington", "source_quote": "(1) In every district court there shall be created and organized by the court a department to be known as the \"small claims department of the district court.\" The small claims department shall have jurisdiction, but not exclusive, in cases for the recovery of money only if the amount claimed does not exceed: (a) Ten thousand dollars in cases brought by a natural person; or (b) Five thousand dollars in all other cases.", "sources": ["https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=12.40.010"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "Washington", "statute_citation": "Wash. Rev. Code \u00a7 12.40.010(1)", "title": "Washington \u2014 Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "small-claims-court-limits-by-state", "body": "**state:** West Virginia\n\n**dollar_limit:** $20,000\n\n**court_name:** magistrate courts\n\n**statute_citation:** W. Va. Code \u00a7 50-2-1\n\n> Except as limited herein and in addition to jurisdiction granted elsewhere to magistrate courts, such courts shall have jurisdiction of all civil actions wherein the value or amount in controversy or the value of property sought, exclusive of interest and cost, is not more than $20,000.\n\nSource: <https://code.wvlegislature.gov/50-2-1/>\n", "court_name": "magistrate courts", "dollar_limit": "$20,000", "file": "west-virginia.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "west-virginia", "source_quote": "Except as limited herein and in addition to jurisdiction granted elsewhere to magistrate courts, such courts shall have jurisdiction of all civil actions wherein the value or amount in controversy or the value of property sought, exclusive of interest and cost, is not more than $20,000.", "sources": ["https://code.wvlegislature.gov/50-2-1/"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "West Virginia", "statute_citation": "W. Va. Code \u00a7 50-2-1", "title": "West Virginia \u2014 Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "small-claims-court-limits-by-state", "body": "**state:** Wisconsin\n\n**dollar_limit:** $10,000\n\n**statute_citation:** Wis. Stat. \u00a7 799.01(1)(d)\n\n> NOTE: Par. (d) (intro.) is shown as amended eff. 1-1-27 by 2025 Wis. Act 105 . Prior to 1-1-27 it reads: Effective date text (d) Other civil actions. Other civil actions where the amount claimed is $10,000 or less, if the actions or proceedings are:\n\nSource: <https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/799.01>\n", "dollar_limit": "$10,000", "file": "wisconsin.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "wisconsin", "source_quote": "NOTE: Par. (d) (intro.) is shown as amended eff. 1-1-27 by 2025 Wis. Act 105 . Prior to 1-1-27 it reads: Effective date text (d) Other civil actions. Other civil actions where the amount claimed is $10,000 or less, if the actions or proceedings are:", "sources": ["https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/799.01"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "Wisconsin", "statute_citation": "Wis. Stat. \u00a7 799.01(1)(d)", "title": "Wisconsin \u2014 Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "small-claims-court-limits-by-state", "body": "**state:** Wyoming\n\n**dollar_limit:** six thousand dollars ($6,000.00)\n\n**court_name:** circuit court\n\n**statute_citation:** Wyo. Stat. Ann. \u00a7 1-21-201\n\n> 1-21-201. Procedure generally; jurisdiction extended. In the trial of civil cases before any circuit court in which the amount claimed, exclusive of costs, does not exceed six thousand dollars ($6,000.00), the procedure is as defined in W.S. 1-21-201 through 1-21-205.\n\nSource: <https://www.wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title01.pdf>\n", "court_name": "circuit court", "dollar_limit": "six thousand dollars ($6,000.00)", "file": "wyoming.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "wyoming", "source_quote": "1-21-201. Procedure generally; jurisdiction extended. In the trial of civil cases before any circuit court in which the amount claimed, exclusive of costs, does not exceed six thousand dollars ($6,000.00), the procedure is as defined in W.S. 1-21-201 through 1-21-205.", "sources": ["https://www.wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title01.pdf"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "state": "Wyoming", "statute_citation": "Wyo. Stat. Ann. \u00a7 1-21-201", "title": "Wyoming \u2014 Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State", "type": "jurisdictional-variation", "verified": true}