Resolving civil disputes if damages are less than $3,500. Parties in a small claims action may be represented by an attorney only if both parties agree to the use of attorneys. Filers of small claims actions do not have the right to appeal or the right to a jury trial.
A small claims lawsuit is a voluntary and simplified procedure. Small claims court may only decide lawsuits in which the plaintiff's claims are not more than $3,500 and the defendant's counterclaims are not more than $3,500, not counting interest and costs.
Arizona's Justice Courts have exclusive jurisdiction over all Small Claims filings. In the justice court, you may file a small claims lawsuit claiming an amount UP TO AND INCLUDING $3500.00.
A small claims lawsuit is a claim against another party for damages of an amount less than $3,500.00.
Exclusive of interest and costs, a small claims lawsuit cannot have a claim amount for more than $3,500. If you wish to file a lawsuit for an amount over $3,500, but less than $10,000, you may file a civil lawsuit in the justice court.
A complaint must: Be filed in the correct venue ; Be clearly written, stating the reasons for the claim; and. Not have the amount of ALL the claims exceed $3,500. One claim cannot be split into several smaller claim amounts.