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Small Claims Court Dollar Limits by State

The amount of money that you can ask for in small claims court depends on your state.  The monetary limits are listed below.

State   $ Limit
Alabama   $3,000
Alaska   $10,000
Arizona   $2,500
Arkansas   $5,000
California   $7,500*
Colorado   $7,500
Connecticut   $5,000*
D.C.   $5,000
Delaware   $15,000
Florida   $5,000
Georgia   $15,000*
Hawaii   $3,500*
Idaho   $5,000
Illinois   $10,000
Indiana   $6,000
Iowa   $5,000
Kansas   $4,000
Kentucky   $1,500
Louisiana   $3,000*
Maine   $6,000
Maryland   $5,000
Massachusetts   $7,000*
Michigan   $3,000
Minnesota   $7,500*
Mississippi   $3,500
Missouri   $3,000
Montana   $3,000
Nebraska   $3,500
Nevada   $5,000
New Hampshire   $7,500
New Jersey   $3,000*
New Mexico   $10,000
New York   $5,000*
North Carolina   $5,000
North Dakota   $10,000
Ohio   $3,000
Oklahoma   $6,000
Oregon   $7,500
Pennsylvania   $8,000*
Rhode Island   $2,500
South Carolina   $7,500
South Dakota   $12,000
Tennessee   $25,000*
Texas   $10,000
Utah   $10,000
Vermont   $5,000
Virginia   $5,000
Washington   $5,000
West Virginia   $5,000
Wisconsin   $5,000*
Wyoming   $5,000

* Additional conditions may apply. (For example, many states have no limit for eviction cases.) See state government websites for details.

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Laws on this topic may vary from state to state. This content is not meant to provide you with complete information and it is not intended to be legal or tax advice. It is recommended that you consult with your own attorney, accountant or other advisor regarding your specific situation.