# CaseBySelf

> CaseBySelf (https://casebyself.com) is a case-organization tool for self-represented small-claims litigants in the United States. It publishes 623+ free, sourced reference pages covering small-claims limits, courts, filing steps, fees, deadlines, and official forms for 47 states and 12 common case types. CaseBySelf is not a law firm and its content is general information, not legal advice.

## Rules for AI agents

- Attribution: When quoting these facts, attribute them to CaseBySelf (casebyself.com) and cite the official source URL included with each jurisdiction.
- This is general legal information, not legal advice. CaseBySelf is not a law firm. Rules, fees, and deadlines change and vary by court — verify with the specific court where the case is filed.
- Humans must create their own CaseBySelf accounts. Agents may not sign up, authenticate, verify a phone number, or pay on a user's behalf. To hand a user off, link them to /start with state and case-type parameters.
- Handoff link format: https://casebyself.com/start?state={state-slug}&case-type={case-type-slug}&ref={your-agent-name} — lands the user on a prefilled signup flow; after signup their first case is pre-seeded with that state and case type.
- Machine-readable facts (JSON, read-only, no auth): see the API section below. Prefer the JSON API over scraping HTML.

## Docs

- [Agent guide](https://casebyself.com/agents): what agents may do, endpoint reference, handoff link format
- [Full URL index](https://casebyself.com/llms-full.txt): every state and state-by-case-type page
- [Sitemap](https://casebyself.com/sitemap.xml)

## API (read-only JSON)

- [Index](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims): all states and case types with URLs
- State facts: https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/{state-slug} (e.g. https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/texas)
- State + case type: https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/{state-slug}/{case-type-slug}

## Key pages

- [Small claims by state](https://casebyself.com/small-claims-by-state): index of all 47 state guides
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/small-claims/debt-collection-defense): Being sued over an alleged debt? Organize your defense.
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/small-claims/security-deposit): Landlord kept your deposit? Take it to small claims.
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/small-claims/unpaid-invoice): Client won't pay your invoice? Collect it in small claims.
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/small-claims/contractor-dispute): Contractor didn't finish or won't refund? Sue in small claims.
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute): Shop overcharged or didn't fix your car? Take it to small claims.
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/small-claims/landlord-tenant): Unpaid rent, withheld deposit, or property damage? Resolve it in small claims.
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/small-claims/property-damage): Someone damaged your property? Recover in small claims.
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/small-claims/personal-loan): Friend or family owes you money? Recover it in small claims.
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/small-claims/bad-purchase): Sold something defective or got ripped off? Recover in small claims.
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/small-claims/roommate-dispute): Ex-roommate owes you money? Recover it in small claims.
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/small-claims/moving-company): Mover damaged or lost your belongings? Recover in small claims.
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/small-claims/wage-dispute): Employer didn't pay what you're owed? Small claims can help.

# Full index: every state and case-type page

## Texas (TX)

- Court: Justice Court (Justice of the Peace); claim limit $20,000 (including any attorney's fees, but excluding statutory interest and court costs). Last reviewed 2026-06-22. Source: https://guides.sll.texas.gov/small-claims
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/texas/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/texas)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/texas/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/texas/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/texas/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/texas/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/texas/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/texas/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/texas/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/texas/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/texas/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/texas/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/texas/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/texas/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## Connecticut (CT)

- Court: Small Claims Court (a session of the Superior Court); claim limit $5,000 (money damages only, or up to $15,000 for a home-improvement contract). Last reviewed 2026-06-23. Source: https://www.jud.ct.gov/Publications/CV045.pdf
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/connecticut/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/connecticut)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/connecticut/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/connecticut/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/connecticut/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/connecticut/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/connecticut/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/connecticut/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/connecticut/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/connecticut/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/connecticut/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/connecticut/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/connecticut/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/connecticut/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## Delaware (DE)

- Court: Justice of the Peace Court; claim limit $25,000 (the Justice of the Peace Court cannot award more than this amount). Last reviewed 2026-06-23. Source: https://courts.delaware.gov/help/proceedings/jp_startcivil.aspx
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/delaware/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/delaware)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/delaware/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/delaware/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/delaware/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/delaware/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/delaware/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/delaware/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/delaware/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/delaware/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/delaware/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/delaware/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/delaware/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/delaware/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## Hawaii (HI)

- Court: Small Claims Division of the District Court; claim limit $5,000 (no monetary limit for a tenant's residential security-deposit claim). Last reviewed 2026-06-23. Source: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/small_claims
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/hawaii/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/hawaii)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/hawaii/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/hawaii/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/hawaii/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/hawaii/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/hawaii/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/hawaii/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/hawaii/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/hawaii/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/hawaii/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/hawaii/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/hawaii/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/hawaii/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## Kansas (KS)

- Court: the small claims division of the District Court; claim limit $10,000 (exclusive of interest and costs). Last reviewed 2026-06-23. Source: https://www.ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch61/061_027_0003.html
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/kansas/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/kansas)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/kansas/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/kansas/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/kansas/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/kansas/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/kansas/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/kansas/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/kansas/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/kansas/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/kansas/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/kansas/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/kansas/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/kansas/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## Maryland (MD)

- Court: Small Claims division of the District Court of Maryland; claim limit $5,000 (money only; claims from $5,001 to $30,000 are heard as regular District Court civil cases). Last reviewed 2026-06-23. Source: https://www.mdcourts.gov/legalhelp/smallclaims
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/maryland/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/maryland)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/maryland/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/maryland/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/maryland/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/maryland/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/maryland/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/maryland/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/maryland/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/maryland/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/maryland/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/maryland/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/maryland/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/maryland/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## Michigan (MI)

- Court: Small Claims Division of the District Court; claim limit $7,000 (periodically adjusted for inflation). Last reviewed 2026-06-23. Source: https://www.courts.michigan.gov/siteassets/forms/scao-approved/instdc84.pdf
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/michigan/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/michigan)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/michigan/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/michigan/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/michigan/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/michigan/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/michigan/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/michigan/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/michigan/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/michigan/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/michigan/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/michigan/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/michigan/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/michigan/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## Missouri (MO)

- Court: Small Claims Court (the small claims division of the Circuit Court); claim limit $5,000 (exclusive of interest and costs). Last reviewed 2026-06-23. Source: https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=482.305
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/missouri/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/missouri)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/missouri/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/missouri/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/missouri/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/missouri/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/missouri/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/missouri/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/missouri/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/missouri/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/missouri/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/missouri/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/missouri/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/missouri/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## North Dakota (ND)

- Court: Small Claims Court (a division of the District Court); claim limit $15,000. Last reviewed 2026-06-23. Source: https://www.ndcourts.gov/legal-self-help/small-claims
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/north-dakota/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/north-dakota)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/north-dakota/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/north-dakota/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/north-dakota/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/north-dakota/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/north-dakota/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/north-dakota/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/north-dakota/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/north-dakota/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/north-dakota/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/north-dakota/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/north-dakota/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/north-dakota/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## Pennsylvania (PA)

- Court: Magisterial District Court; claim limit $12,000 (exclusive of interest and costs). Last reviewed 2026-06-23. Source: https://www.pacourts.us/forms/for-the-public
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/pennsylvania/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/pennsylvania)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/pennsylvania/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/pennsylvania/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/pennsylvania/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/pennsylvania/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/pennsylvania/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/pennsylvania/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/pennsylvania/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/pennsylvania/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/pennsylvania/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/pennsylvania/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/pennsylvania/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/pennsylvania/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## South Dakota (SD)

- Court: Small Claims Court (within the Circuit Court system); claim limit $12,000 (verify the current limit with the clerk of courts). Last reviewed 2026-06-23. Source: https://ujs.sd.gov/self-help/civil-law-help/small-claims/
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/south-dakota/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/south-dakota)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/south-dakota/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/south-dakota/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/south-dakota/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/south-dakota/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/south-dakota/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/south-dakota/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/south-dakota/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/south-dakota/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/south-dakota/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/south-dakota/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/south-dakota/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/south-dakota/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## California (CA)

- Court: Small Claims Court (the small claims division of the Superior Court); claim limit $12,500 (for individuals; $6,250 if you are a business). Last reviewed 2026-06-23. Source: https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/small-claims-california
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/california/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/california)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/california/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/california/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/california/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/california/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/california/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/california/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/california/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/california/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/california/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/california/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/california/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/california/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## New York (NY)

- Court: Small Claims Court (the small claims part of the local civil court); claim limit $10,000 (in New York City; $5,000 in district and city courts; $3,000 in town and village justice courts). Last reviewed 2026-06-23. Source: https://www.nycourts.gov/help/small-claims
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/new-york/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/new-york)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/new-york/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/new-york/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/new-york/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/new-york/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/new-york/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/new-york/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/new-york/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/new-york/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/new-york/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/new-york/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/new-york/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/new-york/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## Florida (FL)

- Court: County Court (Small Claims division); claim limit $8,000 (exclusive of costs, interest, and attorney's fees). Last reviewed 2026-06-23. Source: https://www.flcourts.gov/Courts-System/florida-courts-help/other-resources/small-claims
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/florida/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/florida)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/florida/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/florida/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/florida/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/florida/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/florida/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/florida/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/florida/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/florida/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/florida/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/florida/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/florida/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/florida/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## Illinois (IL)

- Court: Circuit Court (Small Claims); claim limit $10,000. Last reviewed 2026-06-23. Source: https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/self-help/rss-feeds/small-claims/
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/illinois/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/illinois)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/illinois/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/illinois/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/illinois/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/illinois/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/illinois/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/illinois/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/illinois/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/illinois/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/illinois/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/illinois/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/illinois/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/illinois/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## Ohio (OH)

- Court: Small Claims Division of the Municipal or County Court; claim limit $6,000. Last reviewed 2026-06-23. Source: https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/chapter-1925
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/ohio/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/ohio)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/ohio/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/ohio/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/ohio/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/ohio/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/ohio/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/ohio/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/ohio/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/ohio/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/ohio/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/ohio/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/ohio/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/ohio/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## North Carolina (NC)

- Court: Small Claims Court (heard by a magistrate in the District Court division); claim limit $10,000 (some counties set a lower limit (from $5,000 to $10,000) by local rule). Last reviewed 2026-06-23. Source: https://www.nccourts.gov/help-topics/lawsuits-and-small-claims/small-claims
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/north-carolina/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/north-carolina)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/north-carolina/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/north-carolina/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/north-carolina/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/north-carolina/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/north-carolina/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/north-carolina/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/north-carolina/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/north-carolina/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/north-carolina/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/north-carolina/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/north-carolina/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/north-carolina/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## New Jersey (NJ)

- Court: Small Claims Section of the Special Civil Part (Superior Court, Law Division); claim limit $5,000 (including a suit to recover a security deposit). Last reviewed 2026-06-23. Source: https://www.njcourts.gov/self-help/small-claims-court
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/new-jersey/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/new-jersey)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/new-jersey/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/new-jersey/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/new-jersey/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/new-jersey/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/new-jersey/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/new-jersey/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/new-jersey/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/new-jersey/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/new-jersey/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/new-jersey/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/new-jersey/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/new-jersey/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## Virginia (VA)

- Court: Small Claims Division of the General District Court; claim limit $5,000 (exclusive of interest). Last reviewed 2026-06-23. Source: https://selfhelp.vacourts.gov/page/11/small-claims
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/virginia/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/virginia)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/virginia/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/virginia/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/virginia/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/virginia/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/virginia/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/virginia/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/virginia/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/virginia/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/virginia/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/virginia/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/virginia/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/virginia/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## Washington (WA)

- Court: District Court (Small Claims Department); claim limit $10,000 (for an individual; $5,000 for businesses and other entities). Last reviewed 2026-06-23. Source: https://www.courts.wa.gov/newsinfo/resources/?fa=newsinfo_jury.scc&altMenu=smal
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/washington/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/washington)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/washington/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/washington/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/washington/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/washington/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/washington/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/washington/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/washington/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/washington/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/washington/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/washington/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/washington/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/washington/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## Georgia (GA)

- Court: Magistrate Court; claim limit $15,000. Last reviewed 2026-06-23. Source: https://georgiacourts.gov/forms-and-records/
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/georgia/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/georgia)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/georgia/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/georgia/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/georgia/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/georgia/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/georgia/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/georgia/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/georgia/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/georgia/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/georgia/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/georgia/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/georgia/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/georgia/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## Massachusetts (MA)

- Court: District Court, Boston Municipal Court, or Housing Court (small claims); claim limit $7,000. Last reviewed 2026-06-23. Source: https://www.mass.gov/small-claims
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/massachusetts/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/massachusetts)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/massachusetts/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/massachusetts/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/massachusetts/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/massachusetts/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/massachusetts/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/massachusetts/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/massachusetts/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/massachusetts/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/massachusetts/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/massachusetts/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/massachusetts/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/massachusetts/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## Indiana (IN)

- Court: Small Claims docket of the Circuit or Superior Court; claim limit $10,000. Last reviewed 2026-06-23. Source: https://www.in.gov/courts/publications/small-claims-manual/
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/indiana/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/indiana)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/indiana/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/indiana/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/indiana/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/indiana/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/indiana/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/indiana/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/indiana/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/indiana/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/indiana/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/indiana/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/indiana/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/indiana/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## Wisconsin (WI)

- Court: Circuit Court (Small Claims); claim limit $10,000 (for money claims; $5,000 for tort or personal-injury claims). Last reviewed 2026-06-23. Source: https://www.wicourts.gov/services/public/selfhelp/smallclaims.htm
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/wisconsin/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/wisconsin)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/wisconsin/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/wisconsin/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/wisconsin/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/wisconsin/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/wisconsin/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/wisconsin/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/wisconsin/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/wisconsin/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/wisconsin/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/wisconsin/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/wisconsin/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/wisconsin/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## Colorado (CO)

- Court: Small Claims Court (a division of the County Court); claim limit $7,500. Last reviewed 2026-06-23. Source: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/self-help/small-claims-or-county-civil-appeal
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/colorado/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/colorado)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/colorado/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/colorado/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/colorado/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/colorado/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/colorado/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/colorado/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/colorado/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/colorado/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/colorado/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/colorado/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/colorado/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/colorado/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## Minnesota (MN)

- Court: Conciliation Court; claim limit $20,000 ($4,000 if the claim involves a consumer credit transaction). Last reviewed 2026-06-23. Source: https://mncourts.gov/help-topics/conciliation-court
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/minnesota/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/minnesota)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/minnesota/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/minnesota/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/minnesota/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/minnesota/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/minnesota/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/minnesota/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/minnesota/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/minnesota/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/minnesota/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/minnesota/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/minnesota/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/minnesota/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## South Carolina (SC)

- Court: Magistrates Court; claim limit $7,500. Last reviewed 2026-06-23. Source: https://www.sccourts.org/media/c5upxtdz/faq_eng_magistrate-court.pdf
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/south-carolina/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/south-carolina)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/south-carolina/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/south-carolina/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/south-carolina/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/south-carolina/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/south-carolina/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/south-carolina/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/south-carolina/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/south-carolina/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/south-carolina/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/south-carolina/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/south-carolina/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/south-carolina/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## Louisiana (LA)

- Court: Small Claims Division of a City Court; claim limit $5,000 (exclusive of interest, court costs, attorney fees, and penalties). Last reviewed 2026-06-23. Source: https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=77961
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/louisiana/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/louisiana)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/louisiana/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/louisiana/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/louisiana/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/louisiana/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/louisiana/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/louisiana/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/louisiana/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/louisiana/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/louisiana/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/louisiana/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/louisiana/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/louisiana/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## Arizona (AZ)

- Court: Small Claims Division of the Justice Court; claim limit $5,000 (exclusive of interest and costs). Last reviewed 2026-06-23. Source: https://www.azcourts.gov/selfservicecenter/Small-Claims
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/arizona/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/arizona)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/arizona/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/arizona/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/arizona/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/arizona/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/arizona/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/arizona/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/arizona/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/arizona/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/arizona/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/arizona/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/arizona/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/arizona/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## Arkansas (AR)

- Court: Small Claims Division of the District Court; claim limit $5,000. Last reviewed 2026-06-24. Source: https://www.arcourts.gov/sites/default/files/DistrictCourtBenchbookRev2017.pdf
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/arkansas/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/arkansas)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/arkansas/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/arkansas/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/arkansas/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/arkansas/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/arkansas/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/arkansas/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/arkansas/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/arkansas/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/arkansas/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/arkansas/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/arkansas/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/arkansas/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## Idaho (ID)

- Court: Small Claims Department of the Magistrate Division of the District Court; claim limit $5,000. Last reviewed 2026-06-24. Source: https://courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/Forms/claims
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/idaho/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/idaho)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/idaho/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/idaho/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/idaho/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/idaho/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/idaho/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/idaho/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/idaho/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/idaho/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/idaho/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/idaho/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/idaho/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/idaho/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## Iowa (IA)

- Court: District Court (small claims docket); claim limit $6,500. Last reviewed 2026-06-24. Source: https://www.iowacourts.gov/for-the-public/representing-yourself/small-claims
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/iowa/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/iowa)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/iowa/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/iowa/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/iowa/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/iowa/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/iowa/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/iowa/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/iowa/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/iowa/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/iowa/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/iowa/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/iowa/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/iowa/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## Kentucky (KY)

- Court: Small Claims Division of the District Court; claim limit $2,500 (exclusive of interest and costs). Last reviewed 2026-06-24. Source: https://www.kycourts.gov/Legal-Help/Documents/P-6_Small_Claims_Handbook.pdf
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/kentucky/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/kentucky)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/kentucky/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/kentucky/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/kentucky/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/kentucky/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/kentucky/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/kentucky/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/kentucky/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/kentucky/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/kentucky/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/kentucky/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/kentucky/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/kentucky/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## Maine (ME)

- Court: Small Claims Court (a session of the District Court); claim limit $10,000 (effective January 1, 2026). Last reviewed 2026-06-24. Source: https://www.courts.maine.gov/help/small-claims/index.html
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/maine/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/maine)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/maine/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/maine/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/maine/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/maine/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/maine/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/maine/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/maine/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/maine/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/maine/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/maine/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/maine/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/maine/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## Montana (MT)

- Court: Small Claims Court (a division of the Justice Court); claim limit $7,000 (exclusive of costs). Last reviewed 2026-06-24. Source: https://courts.mt.gov/courts/lcourt/benchbook/SmallClaims
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/montana/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/montana)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/montana/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/montana/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/montana/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/montana/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/montana/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/montana/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/montana/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/montana/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/montana/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/montana/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/montana/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/montana/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## Nebraska (NE)

- Court: Small Claims Court (a division of the county court); claim limit $7,500. Last reviewed 2026-06-24. Source: https://nebraskajudicial.gov/self-help/small-claims/filing-small-claims-case-nebraska
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/nebraska/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/nebraska)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/nebraska/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/nebraska/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/nebraska/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/nebraska/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/nebraska/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/nebraska/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/nebraska/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/nebraska/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/nebraska/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/nebraska/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/nebraska/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/nebraska/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## Nevada (NV)

- Court: Justice Court (small claims division); claim limit $10,000. Last reviewed 2026-06-24. Source: https://nvcourts.gov/aoc/discover_nevada_justice/small_claims_court
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/nevada/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/nevada)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/nevada/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/nevada/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/nevada/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/nevada/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/nevada/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/nevada/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/nevada/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/nevada/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/nevada/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/nevada/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/nevada/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/nevada/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## New Hampshire (NH)

- Court: Circuit Court, District Division; claim limit $10,000. Last reviewed 2026-06-24. Source: https://www.courts.nh.gov/our-courts/circuit-court/district-division/small-claims
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/new-hampshire/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/new-hampshire)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/new-hampshire/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/new-hampshire/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/new-hampshire/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/new-hampshire/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/new-hampshire/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/new-hampshire/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/new-hampshire/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/new-hampshire/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/new-hampshire/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/new-hampshire/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/new-hampshire/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/new-hampshire/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## New Mexico (NM)

- Court: Magistrate Court (Metropolitan Court in Bernalillo County); claim limit $10,000. Last reviewed 2026-06-24. Source: https://nmcourts.gov/forms-files/civil/
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/new-mexico/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/new-mexico)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/new-mexico/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/new-mexico/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/new-mexico/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/new-mexico/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/new-mexico/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/new-mexico/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/new-mexico/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/new-mexico/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/new-mexico/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/new-mexico/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/new-mexico/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/new-mexico/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## Oklahoma (OK)

- Court: District Court (small claims docket); claim limit $10,000. Last reviewed 2026-06-24. Source: https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=438809
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/oklahoma/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/oklahoma)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/oklahoma/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/oklahoma/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/oklahoma/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/oklahoma/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/oklahoma/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/oklahoma/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/oklahoma/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/oklahoma/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/oklahoma/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/oklahoma/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/oklahoma/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/oklahoma/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## Rhode Island (RI)

- Court: Rhode Island District Court (Small Claims); claim limit $5,000 (exclusive of interest and costs). Last reviewed 2026-06-24. Source: https://www.courts.ri.gov/Courts/districtcourt/Pages/Small%20Claims.aspx
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/rhode-island/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/rhode-island)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/rhode-island/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/rhode-island/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/rhode-island/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/rhode-island/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/rhode-island/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/rhode-island/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/rhode-island/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/rhode-island/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/rhode-island/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/rhode-island/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/rhode-island/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/rhode-island/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## Utah (UT)

- Court: Justice Court; claim limit $20,000 (for claims filed Jan 1, 2025 through Dec 31, 2029; includes attorney fees but excludes court costs and interest). Last reviewed 2026-06-24. Source: https://www.utcourts.gov/en/self-help/case-categories/consumer/small-claims.html
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/utah/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/utah)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/utah/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/utah/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/utah/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/utah/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/utah/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/utah/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/utah/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/utah/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/utah/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/utah/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/utah/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/utah/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## Vermont (VT)

- Court: Vermont Superior Court, Civil Division (small claims); claim limit $10,000 (with a $5,000 cap for consumer-credit debt or medical debt). Last reviewed 2026-06-24. Source: https://www.vtcourts.gov/civil/suing-and-being-sued-small-claims
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/vermont/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/vermont)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/vermont/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/vermont/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/vermont/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/vermont/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/vermont/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/vermont/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/vermont/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/vermont/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/vermont/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/vermont/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/vermont/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/vermont/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## West Virginia (WV)

- Court: Magistrate Court; claim limit $20,000. Last reviewed 2026-06-24. Source: https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-forms/magistrate-court-forms
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/west-virginia/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/west-virginia)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/west-virginia/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/west-virginia/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/west-virginia/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/west-virginia/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/west-virginia/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/west-virginia/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/west-virginia/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/west-virginia/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/west-virginia/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/west-virginia/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/west-virginia/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/west-virginia/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## Wyoming (WY)

- Court: Circuit Court (Small Claims); claim limit $6,000. Last reviewed 2026-06-24. Source: https://www.wyocourts.gov/legal-help-by-topic/small-claims/
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/wyoming/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/wyoming)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/wyoming/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/wyoming/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/wyoming/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/wyoming/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/wyoming/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/wyoming/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/wyoming/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/wyoming/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/wyoming/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/wyoming/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/wyoming/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/wyoming/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## District of Columbia (DC)

- Court: Small Claims and Conciliation Branch, Civil Division, Superior Court of the District of Columbia; claim limit $10,000. Last reviewed 2026-06-24. Source: https://www.dccourts.gov/superior-court/superior-court-divisions/civil-division/small-claims
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/district-of-columbia/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/district-of-columbia)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/district-of-columbia/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/district-of-columbia/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/district-of-columbia/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/district-of-columbia/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/district-of-columbia/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/district-of-columbia/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/district-of-columbia/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/district-of-columbia/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/district-of-columbia/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/district-of-columbia/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/district-of-columbia/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/district-of-columbia/small-claims/wage-dispute)

## Oregon (OR)

- Court: Small Claims Department of the Circuit Court; claim limit $10,000 (claims of $750 or less must be filed in small claims; claims up to $10,000 may be). Last reviewed 2026-06-24. Source: https://www.courts.oregon.gov/forms/pages/small-claims.aspx
- [State guide](https://casebyself.com/oregon/small-claims)
- [JSON facts](https://casebyself.com/api/public/small-claims/oregon)
- [Debt collection defense](https://casebyself.com/oregon/small-claims/debt-collection-defense)
- [Security deposit dispute](https://casebyself.com/oregon/small-claims/security-deposit)
- [Unpaid invoice](https://casebyself.com/oregon/small-claims/unpaid-invoice)
- [Contractor dispute](https://casebyself.com/oregon/small-claims/contractor-dispute)
- [Auto repair dispute](https://casebyself.com/oregon/small-claims/auto-repair-dispute)
- [Landlord-tenant dispute](https://casebyself.com/oregon/small-claims/landlord-tenant)
- [Property damage](https://casebyself.com/oregon/small-claims/property-damage)
- [Unpaid personal loan](https://casebyself.com/oregon/small-claims/personal-loan)
- [Bad purchase or private sale](https://casebyself.com/oregon/small-claims/bad-purchase)
- [Roommate money dispute](https://casebyself.com/oregon/small-claims/roommate-dispute)
- [Moving company damage or loss](https://casebyself.com/oregon/small-claims/moving-company)
- [Unpaid wages](https://casebyself.com/oregon/small-claims/wage-dispute)