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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.

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.

For example, the Alabama statute of limitations is six years for oral and written contract cases, two years for personal injury matters, and six years for property damage cases. Other limitations periods exist, depending on the type of action. If you don't file within the proper period, you lose your right to sue.

If you win a money judgment, the other party has 14 days to pay the judgment. If they do not pay, you can then go to the clerk's office, pay a fee, and fill out an Execution or Garnishment form.

You have the right to have an attorney represent you in Small Claims Court, but you are not required to have one. A Small Claims Court trial is relatively informal, and there is no jury. Get to court by the time on your notice. It is important to be on time to court, or the judge may automatically rule against 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.

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

At the hearing a judge will ask you some questions. You'll be in a normal room and you'll sit separately from the defendant. The judge won't wear a wig or gown. Small claims hearings are public so there might be people watching, but usually only people connected to the claim will be there.

Fill out a Statement of Claim (Complaint) Form SM- 1 or Statement of Claim (Complaint) for Specific Property Form SM-2 (found under Small Claims at http://eforms.alacourt.gov). 3. After you fill out this form, take it to the Court Clerk's Office and pay a filing fee.