Conciliation Court can accept claims for filing that are at, or below, the limit set by law. Currently the limit is $15,000. The limit is $4,000 if the claim involves consumer credit transaction. You cannot file a claim in Conciliation Court involving the title to real estate.
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.
To start a Small Claims Court case, the Plaintiff completes the Claim Affidavit (Form 2), the Affidavit of Identification (Form 8), gathers copies of documents (exhibits) the Plaintiff believes proves their claim, and files the completed forms and copies of documents (exhibits) with the clerk of court.
What is conciliation court? 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.