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If you want to ask for more than $10,000 (for individuals) or $5,000 (businesses and other entities), you need to sue in the civil division of the superior court and not in small claims court. In the civil division, lawyers can represent each side.
For example, if you are a plumber doing business as ABC Plumbing and want to sue a customer who has not paid you, you can file a claim for up to $10,000. If your business is a corporation, partnership or anything other than a sole proprietorship, your maximum claim amount is $5,000.
Limited Civil Cases: A limited civil case is a case worth up to $25,000.00. You can ask for an Early Settlement Conference if you and the other side agree that it can help solve the problem. Unlimited: An Unlimited civil case is worth more than $25,000.00.
There are many types of unlimited civil cases. These include the same types of cases that are brought in the limited jurisdiction court, like cases for breach of contract, personal injury, or property damage, but unlimited cases involve more than $25,000.
The Unlimited Civil case-type category includes all tort cases with potential damages in excess of $25,000 and civil complaints other than torts with claims in excess of $25,000?e.g., contracts, real property, and employment cases?or with a request for some form of equitable relief.