A small claims case is a legal action filed in county court to settle minor legal disputes where the dollar amount involved is $8,000 or less. This amount does not include filing costs, interest, and attorneys' fees.
If you wish to recover more than $10,000, you must consider another court, and in most cases, the assistance of an attorney. If the amount you are asking for is over $10,000, you cannot file in justice court.
In Florida, you have only 20 days to respond by filing an Answer. You can respond with either an Answer document or a Motion; usually, you'll want to respond with an Answer document. If you don't respond within the 20 day period, you will automatically lose your case by default judgment.
In Broward County, Florida. Filing Small Claims. Have Defendant Served. Know the defendant's full name and address. Attend Pretrial. Conference. Court Enters Judgment. File Your Claim. Check Venue. 491 N State Road 7, Plantation, FL, 33317.
In Broward County, Florida. Filing Small Claims. Have Defendant Served. Know the defendant's full name and address. Attend Pretrial. Conference. Court Enters Judgment. File Your Claim. Check Venue. 491 N State Road 7, Plantation, FL, 33317.
The statement of claim should be typed or printed in black ink. Make certain you file your claim against the right party. Copies of contracts, notes, leases, receipts, or other evidence in support of your claim must be attached to your statement of claim, and copied to each person sued and the court.
A small claims action begins by filing a Statement of Claim. Small claim cases should be filed with the clerk in the appropriate county. Filing fees for small claims actions are established in the Florida Statutes and local county ordinances. The clerk of court may be able to provide information on filing fees.
The Court Process A small claims case is a legal action filed in county court to settle minor legal disputes where the dollar amount involved is $8,000 or less. This amount does not include filing costs, interest, and attorneys' fees.