Small Claims & Courts

14 laws

Missouri small claims courts handle smaller money disputes with a simpler, faster process and no need for a lawyer. These statutes cover the dollar limits and how a small claims case proceeds.

Judges to maintain separate docket for small claims
RSMo 482.300
Jurisdiction of small claims court
RSMo 482.305
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
Duties of clerk of small claims courts
RSMo 482.335
Form of petition and summons
RSMo 482.340
Court costs
RSMo 482.345
Personal service not required
RSMo 482.350
Appearance for trial
RSMo 482.355
Barring person from small claims court, grounds, length of bar
RSMo 482.360
Small claim judgment not lien on real estate
RSMo 482.365