Archive for April, 2008

 

LearnAboutLaw Staff on Apr 23rd, 2008Small Claims Court: How to Win

Small claims courts are courts of limited monetary jurisdiction that are utilized for the resolution of smaller disputes. The monetary limit in small claims courts varies by state. On the low end, Massachusetts allows awards of up to $2,000, while on the high end, Tennessee allows awards of up to $25,000 in some of its [...]

LearnAboutLaw Staff on Apr 23rd, 2008Wyoming Small Claims Court

What follows is a brief but informative summary of rules, procedures, and filings requirements for small claims court in Wyoming. Keep in mind that rules and laws change. It’s always a good idea to confirm the rules with the court or with further research.
Maximum Jurisdictional Dollar Amount: The maximum dollar amount is $7,000
Where Suit May [...]

LearnAboutLaw Staff on Apr 23rd, 2008West Virginia Small Claims Court

What follows is a brief but informative summary of rules, procedures, and filings requirements for small claims court in West Virginia. Keep in mind that rules and laws change. It’ s always a good idea to confirm the rules with the court or with further research.
Maximum Jurisdictional Dollar Amount: The maximum dollar amount is $5,000.
Where [...]

LearnAboutLaw Staff on Apr 23rd, 2008Wisconsin Small Claims Court

What follows is a brief but informative summary of rules, procedures, and filings requirements for small claims court in Wisconsin. Keep in mind that rules and laws change. It’s always a good idea to confirm the rules with the court or with further research.
Maximum Jurisdictional Dollar Amount: The maximum dollar amount is $5,000, no limit [...]

LearnAboutLaw Staff on Apr 23rd, 2008Washington Small Claims Court

What follows is a brief but informative summary of rules, procedures, and filings requirements for small claims court in Washington state. Keep in mind that rules and laws change. It’s always a good idea to confirm the rules with the court or with further research.
Maximum Jurisdictional Dollar Amount: The maximum dollar amount is $4,000.
Where Suit [...]

LearnAboutLaw Staff on Apr 23rd, 2008Vermont Small Claims Court

What follows is a brief but informative summary of rules, procedures, and filings requirements for small claims court in Vermont. Keep in mind that rules and laws change. It’s always a good idea to confirm the rules with the court or with further research.
Maximum Jurisdictional Dollar Amount: The maximum dollar amount is $3,500.
Where Suit May [...]

LearnAboutLaw Staff on Apr 23rd, 2008Virginia Small Claims Court

What follows is a brief but informative summary of rules, procedures, and filings requirements for small claims court in Virginia. Keep in mind that rules and laws change. It’s always a good idea to confirm the rules with the court or with further research.
Maximum Jurisdictional Dollar Amount: The maximum dollar amount is $5,000 in damages, [...]

LearnAboutLaw Staff on Apr 22nd, 2008Utah Small Claims Court

What follows is a brief but informative summary of rules, procedures, and filings requirements for small claims court in Utah. Keep in mind that rules and laws change. It’s always a good idea to confirm the rules with the court or with further research.
Maximum Jurisdictional Dollar Amount: The maximum dollar amount is $7,500.
Where Suit May [...]

LearnAboutLaw Staff on Apr 22nd, 2008Texas Small Claims Court

What follows is a brief but informative summary of rules, procedures, and filings requirements for small claims court in Texas. Keep in mind that rules and laws change. It’ s always a good idea to confirm the rules with the court or with further research.
Maximum Jurisdictional Dollar Amount: The maximum dollar amount is $5,000.
Where Suit [...]

LearnAboutLaw Staff on Apr 22nd, 2008Tennessee Small Claims Court

What follows is a brief but informative summary of rules, procedures, and filings requirements for small claims court in Tennessee. Keep in mind that rules and laws change. It’s always a good idea to confirm the rules with the court or with further research.
Maximum Jurisdictional Dollar Amount: The maximum dollar amount is $15,000. However, in [...]

LearnAboutLaw Staff on Apr 22nd, 2008South Dakota Small Claims Court

What follows is a brief but informative summary of rules, procedures, and filings requirements for small claims court in South Dakota. Keep in mind that rules and laws change. It’s always a good idea to confirm the rules with the court or with further research.
Maximum Jurisdictional Dollar Amount: The maximum dollar amount is $8,000.
Where Suit [...]

LearnAboutLaw Staff on Apr 22nd, 2008South Carolina Small Claims Court

What follows is a brief but informative summary of rules, procedures, and filings requirements for small claims court in South Carolina. Keep in mind that rules and laws change. It’s always a good idea to confirm the rules with the court or with further research.
Maximum Jurisdictional Dollar Amount: The maximum dollar amount is $7,500, but [...]

LearnAboutLaw Staff on Apr 22nd, 2008Rhode Island Small Claims Court

What follows is a brief but informative summary of rules, procedures, and filings requirements for small claims court in Rhode Island. Keep in mind that rules and laws change. It’s always a good idea to confirm the rules with the court or with further research.
Maximum Jurisdictional Dollar Amount: The maximum dollar amount is $1,500.
Where Suit [...]

LearnAboutLaw Staff on Apr 22nd, 2008Pennsylvania Small Claims Court

What follows is a brief but informative summary of rules, procedures, and filings requirements for small claims court in Pennsylvania. Keep in mind that rules and laws change. It’s always a good idea to confirm the rules with the court or with further research.
Maximum Jurisdictional Dollar Amount: The maximum dollar amount is $8,000 in District [...]

LearnAboutLaw Staff on Apr 22nd, 2008Oregon Small Claims Court

What follows is a brief but informative summary of rules, procedures, and filings requirements for small claims court in Oregon. Keep in mind that rules and laws change. It’s always a good idea to confirm the rules with the court or with further research.
Maximum Jurisdictional Dollar Amount: The maximum dollar amount is $5,000.
Where Suit May [...]

LearnAboutLaw Staff on Apr 22nd, 2008Oklahoma Small Claims Court

What follows is a brief but informative summary of rules, procedures, and filings requirements for small claims court in Oklahoma. Keep in mind that rules and laws change. It’s always a good idea to confirm the rules with the court or with further research.
Maximum Jurisdictional Dollar Amount: The maximum dollar amount is $6,000.
Where Suit May [...]

LearnAboutLaw Staff on Apr 22nd, 2008Ohio Small Claims Court

What follows is a brief but informative summary of rules, procedures, and filings requirements for small claims court in Ohio. Keep in mind that rules and laws change. It’s always a good idea to confirm the rules with the court or with further research.
Maximum Jurisdictional Dollar Amount: The maximum dollar amount is $3,000.
Where Suit May [...]

LearnAboutLaw Staff on Apr 22nd, 2008New York Small Claims Court

What follows is a brief but informative summary of rules, procedures, and filings requirements for small claims court in New York. Keep in mind that rules and laws change. It’s always a good idea to confirm the rules with the court or with further research.
Maximum Jurisdictional Dollar Amount: The maximum dollar amount is $5,000. However, [...]

LearnAboutLaw Staff on Apr 22nd, 2008Nevada Small Claims Court

What follows is a brief but informative summary of rules, procedures, and filings requirements for small claims court in Nevada. Keep in mind that rules and laws change. It’s always a good idea to confirm the rules with the court or with further research.
Maximum Jurisdictional Dollar Amount: The maximum dollar amount is $5,000.
Where Suit May [...]

LearnAboutLaw Staff on Apr 22nd, 2008New Mexico Small Claims Court

What follows is a brief but informative summary of rules, procedures, and filings requirements for small claims court in New Mexico. Keep in mind that rules and laws change. It’s always a good idea to confirm the rules with the court or with further research.
Maximum Jurisdictional Dollar Amount: The maximum dollar amount is $10,000.
Where Suit [...]