Civil suits may be filed for up to $15,000 with Costs and Attorney Fees added to the judgment.
FEES
The fees are tiered depending upon the amount of the suit.
- $51 - If the sum claimed does not exceed $2,500
- $101 - If the sum claimed exceeds $2,500 but does not exceed $5,000
- $176 - If the sum claimed exceeds $5,000 but does not exceed $10,000
- $251 - If the sum claimed exceeds $10,000 but does not exceed $15,000
ATTORNEYS
Due to the complexity of this type of action, an attorney is usually retained. The court supplies no forms or procedures.