Maryland Small Claims Court Limit
District Court (Small Claims)
Injury: 3 years
Maryland's $34 filing fee is one of the lowest flat rates in the country. The 3-year statute of limitations applies uniformly to both contract and injury claims, making the rules straightforward.
About Maryland Small Claims Court
Maryland small claims are filed in the District Court and cover disputes up to $5,000. Attorneys are allowed, though the process is designed for self-representation. Maryland has a uniform 3-year statute of limitations for both contract and personal injury claims. The $34 flat filing fee is one of the most affordable in the nation. Cases are heard by a judge without a jury. Losing parties may appeal to the Circuit Court for a full trial de novo.
Source: Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 4-405. Official court website →
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File in Texas →How Maryland 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 |