Currently, the monetary jurisdictional limit is $15,000 ($4,000 if the claim involves a consumer credit transaction). You cannot file a claim involving title to real estate, slander, class actions, or medical malpractice in Conciliation Court.
A losing party pays attorney fees only if the winner is specifically given the right to recover legal fees in a contract between the parties or through a state or federal law. Learn about preparing a defense in Disputing a Small Claims Court Case: Fight Back.
Plain copies of recent divorce records may be found using the Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO). Certified copies of a divorce decree may be obtained from the county courthouse where the divorce was granted.
Plain copies of recent divorce records may be found using the Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO). Certified copies of a divorce decree may be obtained from the county courthouse where the divorce was granted. Please see the MN Judicial Branch page, Copy Requests, for more information and links to request forms.
Additional ways to access court records Visit the District Court Records Center on the B-Level of the Hennepin County Government Center, or request a copy of the record by mail.
Minnesota statute 491A. 01 created the conciliation court - also called small claims court. This court allows citizens to bring their legal claims to court without expensive costs or complicated legal procedures.
The maximum amount you may recover through conciliation court is $15,000. (The maximum for consumer credit transactions is $4,000.) You cannot file a claim in conciliation court that exceeds the monetary limit set by law.
Conclusion: Going to small claims court may be worth it for $500, but it will determine how you weigh your costs versus benefits. At a minimum, it is worth it to send a demand letter.
Small claims basics Generally, you can only sue for up to $12,500 in small claims court (or up to $6,250 if you're a business). You can ask a lawyer for advice before you go to court, but you can't have one with you in court.