A small claims court handles civil cases — things like disputes over money or property — where the total amount being argued over is $5,000 or less, not counting interest or fees.
482.305. of . — When sitting as a small claims court, the judge shall have of all , whether or contract, where the does not exceed five thousand dollars, of interest or , or as provided in this chapter.
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Source & history notes
(L. 1976 H.B. 1317 & 1098 § 4 subsec. 2, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634, A.L. 1982 S.B. 497, A.L. 1988 S.B. 522, A.L. 1993 H.B. 490, A.L. 1995 H.B. 189, A.L. 2011 S.B. 59)
Related Missouri laws
Judges to maintain separate docket for small claims
RSMo 482.300
Procedure in small claims court
RSMo 482.310
Procedure if amount of claim exceeds jurisdictional amount
RSMo 482.315
Counterclaims, filing, different transaction, same transaction, arising at hearing, duty of judge
RSMo 482.320
Counterclaims exceeding jurisdictional limit, procedure
RSMo 482.325
Restrictions on filing of claims
RSMo 482.330
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