Lawsuit For Libel And Slander In Maricopa
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A small claims lawsuit is a claim against another party for damages of an amount less than $3,500.00.
Don't say you expect to recover any more than £10,000 - if you do, your case won't be treated as a small claim. If you're making a claim for something your landlord hasn't repaired, the maximum amount you can get in a small claims case is £1,000.
Any individual, partnership, association or corporation may file a small claims suit for a situation in which the dispute is for $3,500 or less. Attorneys are not allowed in small claims court unless both parties agree.
The Civil Law is the body of laws of the State of Arizona dealing with the rights of private citizens. These laws govern many areas, such as landlord/tenant disputes, small claims, dissolution of marriage, and name change.
The Maricopa County Justice Courts have exclusive jurisdiction over all small claims filings within Maricopa County. In the justice court you may file a Small Claims lawsuit claiming an amount UP TO AND INCLUDING, $3,500.00.
Every county in Arizona has at least two justice courts. The justice courts have exclusive authority to hear cases in which the amount in controversy is $10,000 or less. Cases in which the amount in controversy is greater than $10,000 must be filed in the superior court.
The Superior Court has general jurisdiction, including civil proceedings where the amount involved exceeds $10,000. For all other cases that Superior Court accepts, please visit the Clerk of Superior Court's webpage for Civil Case Filing Options and Arizona Supreme Court.
