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How Much Can I Sue for in Small Claims Court?
This chart tells you how much you can sue for in your state's small claims court. Check your state's website for any special rules or exclusions.
Small Claims Court Limits for the 50 States
State | Dollar Limit |
Alabama | $3,000 |
Alaska | $10,000 |
Arizona | $2,500 |
Arkansas | $5,000 |
California | $7,500 |
Colorado | $7,500 |
Connecticut | $5,000 |
Delaware | $15,000 |
District of Columbia | $5,000 |
Florida | $5,000 |
Georgia | $15,000 |
Hawaii | $3,500 |
Idaho | $4,000 |
Illinois | $10,000 |
Indiana | $6,000 |
Iowa | $5,000 |
Kansas | $4,000 |
Kentucky | $1,500 |
Louisiana | $3,000 |
Maine | $4,500 |
Maryland | $5,000 |
Massachusetts | $2,000 |
Michigan | $3,000 |
Minnesota | $7,500 |
Mississippi | $2,500 |
Missouri | $3,000 |
Montana | $3,000 |
Nebraska | $2,700 |
Nevada | $5,000 |
New Hampshire | $5,000 |
New Jersey | $3,000 |
New Mexico | $10,000 |
New York | $5,000 ($3,000 in town and village courts) |
North Carolina | $5,000 |
North Dakota | $5,000 |
Ohio | $3,000 |
Oklahoma | $6,000 |
Oregon | $5,000 |
Pennsylvania | $8,000 |
Rhode Island | $2,500 |
South Carolina | $7,500 |
South Dakota | $8,000 |
Tennessee | $15,000 ($25,000 in Shelby and Anderson Counties) |
Texas | $5,000 |
Utah | $7,500 |
Vermont | $3,500 |
Virginia | $2,000 |
Washington | $4,000 |
West Virginia | $5,000 |
Wisconsin | $5,000 |
Wyoming | $5,000 |
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