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What is the smallest amount of money you can pay for a small claims court hearing?
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∙ 13y ago
There is no minimum recovery amount required to file suit. However, filing fees are normally around $100, so it is generally not worth the time/effort to seek very small debts.
People can and have won law suits for $1.
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∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoThe answer depends upon the state. Typically, "small claims" is a sub-set of the lower level civil court. It is sometimes called County Court, Magistrates Court, or by some other name.
The limit on the amount of money that may be claimed is referred to as "subject-matter jurisdiction" Subject-matter jurisdiction is set by statute. Therefore, you have to consult the statutes in the state where you will bring suit. Keep in mind that the jurisdictional amount may change from time to time, so you will want to check the most current version of the statutes. Most states have them online.
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Can a small claim charge be made in court without you knowing it?
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