The amount has to be $10,000 or less. If you want something other than money damages if you win your case, then you will have to file a case in the Civil Division of Superior Court instead. To be filed in small claims court, the limit for most cases is $10,000.
Starting a Small Claims Case Step 1: Fill Out the Complaint Form. ... Step 2: File Your Complaint with the Court and Pay the Filing Fee. ... Step 3: Mail the Summons, Complaint, and Other Forms to the Defendant. ... Step 4: If Defendant Does Not Answer Within 30 Days, Have the Sheriff Serve the Papers.
If your lawsuit is for more than $200, the filing fee is $26, plus $12 for each person or business you are suing. If your lawsuit is for $200 or less, the filing fee is $21, plus $12 for each person or business you are suing. If you win, the judgment will include your filing and service fees.
Continue means to postpone or reschedule. The motion should be filed well ahead of the scheduled court date. In your motion, you must explain why you are asking to reschedule. You must also say whether the other party agrees with your request to continue.
How much does it cost to start a small claims case? There is a $95.00 entry (filing) fee. You must pay the Court Clerk with cash, or with a check or money order made out to "Clerk of the Superior Court." If you pay in person, you may also pay by MasterCard or Visa.
Small Claims Fees Fee typeAmountRule/statute that appliesSmall Claims Consumer Credit Debt $1,001 - $5,000$90.0032 V.S.A. §1431(c)(1)Counterclaim for $500 or less$25.0032 V.S.A. § 1431(c)(1)Counterclaim for $501 to $5,000$35.0032 V.S.A. § 1431(c)(1)Post-judgment motion$65.0032 V.S.A. § 1431(c)(1)7 more rows
Court staff can serve the papers on the other party by mailing them by certified mail, return receipt requested, with delivery restricted. You will need to provide the other party's address. You are responsible for the fee for this type of service unless the court waived your fees and costs of service.
A party may file a motion for modification of an order related to parental rights and responsibilities and parent-child contact issued pursuant to subdivision 665(f)(2) of this title only upon a showing of extraordinary, real, substantial, and unanticipated change of circumstances.