Iowa Small Claims Court Limit
Small Claims Court (District Court)
Injury: 2 years
Iowa has a 10-year statute of limitations for written contracts — the longest of any state in the country. If you have an old written contract dispute, Iowa law may still allow you to sue.
About Iowa Small Claims Court
Iowa small claims are heard in District Court and cover disputes up to $6,500. Attorneys are allowed. Iowa's 10-year statute of limitations for written contracts is the longest in the nation, meaning old contract disputes may still be actionable. The $95 filing fee is among the higher flat rates for small claims. Cases are assigned to a magistrate or judge and typically resolved within 60 days. Losing parties have a right to appeal to a district judge.
Source: Iowa Code § 631.1. Official court website →
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File in Texas →How Iowa Compares
| State | Limit | Court |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $25,000 | Justice of the Peace Court |
| Tennessee | $25,000 | General Sessions Court |
| Minnesota | $20,000 | Conciliation Court |
| Texas | $20,000 | Justice of the Peace Court |
| Utah | $20,000 | Small Claims Court |
| Georgia | $15,000 | Magistrate Court |
| North Dakota | $15,000 | Small Claims Court |
| California | $12,500 | Small Claims Court |
| Pennsylvania | $12,000 | Magisterial District Court |
| South Dakota | $12,000 | Small Claims Court |