Small Claims Court Matters

The Small Claims Courts are meant to be an easier and less expensive way to resolve disputes, than the higher courts because the procedure is simplified with no strict pleadings' requirements, no formal discovery process and parties' costs may be limited.

The Small Claims Court hears any actions for the payment of money or the recovery of personal property where the amount claimed does not exceed $35,000, excluding interest and costs such as court fees. This includes the value of all goods that the plaintiff is asking for in total, no matter how many defendants there are.