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Small Claims Fee DescriptionClaim AmountFiling FeeFiling Fee (One defendant)Up to $1,500.00$55.00Filing Fee (One defendant)$1,500.01 up to $3,000.00$129.00Filing Fee (One defendant)$3,000.01 up to $6,000.00$218.00Additional Service FeesClaim AmountFee5 more rows

A: It is not mandatory to have a lawyer in small claims court, but it is advisable to have one to ensure you present your case well. Lawyers can also help with the complicated legal issues and procedures. It's important to note that if the other party has an attorney, it's usually a good idea to have one too.

You should go to the Small Claims Division of the District Court in the county where the person or business you wish to sue lives or has an office, and file a Statement of Claim (Complaint) form. This form is available in the Clerk's Office.

FEE CHART Fee DescriptionFee at FilingFiling Fee (One defendant) - Up to $1,500.00$52.00 *Filing Fee (One defendant) - $1,500.01 to $3,000.00$126.00 *Filing Fee (One defendant) - $3,000.01 to $6,000.00$215.00 *Additional Defendant$10.00 each *6 more rows

Yes, if you lent someone money and they never paid you back you can sue for the money they owe you. Additionally, you do not need a contract to sue someone for money owed, however, if there is a contract or some type of written agreement or evidence of an agreement this will be useful in court.

In Tennessee, small claims court is called General Sessions Civil Court. This is the appropriate court if are suing for $25,000.00 or less (considered a “small claim” in the state of Tennessee). Any amount above $25,000.00 goes to a different court.

The judge will give their decision or 'judgment' at the end of the hearing and briefly explain the reasons. If the case is decided without a hearing or one side doesn't attend, the court will send a copy of the judge's reasons to each side. If you win, the judge will order the defendant to pay you.

What is the Small Claims Court? designed to settle disputes between individuals as well as businesses. The maximum amount an individual or other entity may sue or be sued for is $6,000. Procedures are simple, informal and inexpensive.

Being sued in small claims court can be very stressful. This article explains the procedure for defending yourself against a claim.