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Icon for money.usnews.comU.S. News & World Report · Dec 7, 2018

What to Know About Taking a Debtor to Small Claims Court

Every state has its own limit to how much money you can claim. For instance, in Tennessee, the most you can ask for is $25,000, while in Kentucky, you can only seek $1,500 in small claims court.
Ohio's Country Journal · 11d

Small claims court challenges

Small claims court is informal. Compared to municipal or common pleas court, the procedures are simpler, and the hearings are less rigid. Small claims cases are heard by a judge or magistrate. There is no jury. The jurisdiction is limited to claims for money damages up to $6,000, not including interest and court costs.
Icon for www.consumeraffairs.comConsumerAffairs · Jan 20, 2022

New York Small Claims Court

Counterclaims allowed only if within the dollar limit. Note: This section outlines the special rules that apply to the small claims courts of all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Icon for www.ictsd.orgICTSD · Dec 29, 2021

how much does it cost to take a business to small claims court in indiana?

Is it worth going to small claims court? There is still a potential benefit in filing a small claims lawsuit even if your claim is slightly over the limit. you won't have to go to court. States charge different fees for filing small claims. Can an LLC sue ...
Icon for www.indystar.comThe Indianapolis Star · Aug 4, 2013

Small claims, bigger problems: Unique rules in Marion County raise questions of fairness

A judge in Marion County’s unique — and some say flawed — small claims court system ordered Fred King to pay $8,338.82. He did so, in part, because King didn’t bother to show up in court.
Icon for www.consumeraffairs.comConsumerAffairs · Feb 10, 2010

Virginia Small Claims Court Information

Note: This section outlines the special rules that apply to the small claims courts of all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Filing fees are not listed because they vary greatly and change ...
Icon for ktar.comKTAR News · Apr 5, 2025

Maryland lawmakers pass bill to try to limit liabilities for thousands of claims of sexual abuse

(AP) — Maryland lawmakers passed a measure Saturday to try to limit future liabilities from claims of sexual abuse ... would survive a court challenge, based on prior rulings by the Maryland ...