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Filing a Small Claims Complaint in Court
The twelve
District Courts
of Maryland have the exclusive power to adjudicate civil matter claims
involving $5000 or less (these courts are also known as “Small Claims Courts.”
If your claim(s) involves amounts above $5000 and below $25,000 you may file in
either a District Court or Circuit Court. However, if your claim exceeds
$25,000 you are required to file in one of the twenty-four
Circuit Courts of Maryland,
except in Landlord-tenant matters.
Note:
It is suggested that if you are owed more than $5000, you may still want to
limit your claim so you may sue in “Small Claims Court” and avoid formal court
proceedings. However, if your claim is for substantially more than $5000, it is
recommended that you consult legal assistance before filing in a Maryland
District Court or Maryland Circuit Court.
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