Small Claims Court is where one can bring their civil dispute rapidly and inexpensively involving claims not exceeding the case value limit in their state. The plaintiff can also choose to reduce their claim to fit the limit in exchange for quick and easy justice.
See our Small Claims Resource and Small Claims Coach.
Small-claims courts have limited jurisdiction to hear civil cases between private litigants. Courts authorized to try small claims may also have other judicial functions, and go by different names in different jurisdictions. For example, it may be known as a county or magistrate's court. These courts can be found in Australia, Brazil, Canada, England and Wales, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, New Zealand, Philippines, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, Nigeria and the United States.
