Small Claim Courts

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Small claims courts are limited to the types of claims and the maximum amounts a party can recover

Each state’s small claims court system has its jurisdictional limits and the types of disputes that can be litigated by the court.

For example, as of 2023, the California Small Claims Court’s jurisdictional cap on the amount of money a party can sue for is $10,000.

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