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What is the small claims court limit in the state of Oregon?
In order to file a case in small claims court in Oregon, the claim must be less than $7,500. Small claims cases may be heard by either a circuit court or a justice court, depending on the county. For more information on filing a small claims case in a particular county, including available forms, where to file the case, and other small claims resources, visit the related link.
Where would a small claims case be filed?
That which constitutes a small claims case is defined by each state in terms of the dollar amount of the claim. In many states the limit is $1,000; in many it is $2,500, and it mat be different elsewhere. You must check the law of the state in which suit is to be filed to determine whether your case qualifies for small claims court. In part, this will determine the amount of the filing fee that you have to pay, and also, the formality of the proceeding. Small claims cases usually are handled under more relaxed rules of procedure than cases that are not small claims. The case gets filed in the court that has "small claims" jurisdiction. Jurisdiction refers, in this context, to the court's power and authority to hear the case-- specifically, the dollar amount in issue. This might be called "County Court", "Magistrate's Court" or by some other name; there is no uniformity in name as each state is different.
Is a case in small claims court considered a civil case?
Yes, a case in small claims court is considered a civil case.
What is the minimum amount you can sue someone for in small claims court?
$5000 is the limit for a small claims case in Wisconsin. Most small claims cases are heard in Wisconsin Circuit Courts. For more information on small claims cases in Wisconsin, including forms and guides, visit the Wisconsin Court Self-Help Guide related link.
When a small claims case is deemed closed what does that mean?
I just jneed to know when a small claims court case is deemed closed, what that mesns
Can you win your auto mechanic small claims case?
It is very likely that you can win a case in small claims court against an auto mechanic. If you have a good case, you can win.
How does trying a case in a small claims court differ from trying a case in a court of record?
how dose trying a case in small claims court differ from trying a case in a court of record
Is a contract dispute with a customer a small claims or a criminal case?
A contractual dispute with a customer would be considered a civil matter, not a criminal one. It could be a small claim depending on your state's small claims maximum, which can be found by contacting your local court.
In los angeles a small claims case is appeald and case moves to superior court can you exceed the 7500 maximum?
In a small claims case that has been appealed to superior court in Los Angeles, you can exceed the $7500 maximum that typically applies to small claims court. In superior court, there is no small claims limit, so the amount in dispute can be higher than $7500.
If you co-signed on a apartment lease - the tenant did not stay through the lease - would you have a case to get the money back?
Yes. This would be a case for Small Claims. The filing of a lawsuit in SCC is reasonably simple. Small Claims Court is for monetary restitution only. Each state has limitations on the amount that can be awarded.
If i have a case against someone in small claims court that was dismissed with prejudice could i file i case in civil court?
No. Dismissed with prejudice means the case has already been adjudicated, and that res judicata would prohibit bringing the case again. Furthermore, small claims court is a level of civil court that has a lower monetary jurisdiction than other levels. The alternative to civil court is criminal court, and small claims cases are not, by their nature, criminal matters.
What can you do if apt manager won't return security deposit?
In most states, you would file a small claims case. Some state's laws would require you to write a "demand letter" first, wait 30 days, then file in small claims.
