Maine
What is the dollar limit for Maine?
For Maine, dollar limit is $10,000; statute citation is 14 M.R.S. § 7482, recorded from its source on 2026-08-31.
(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.
— legislature.maine.gov, retrieved 2026-08-31
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Source
- legislature.maine.govhttps://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/14/title14sec7482.html