Minnesota Small Claims Court Limit
Conciliation Court (District Court)
Injury: 2 years
Minnesota's 'Conciliation Court' has one of the highest limits in the nation at $20,000. The name 'conciliation' reflects the court's emphasis on parties reaching a negotiated resolution.
About Minnesota Small Claims Court
Minnesota calls its small claims court 'Conciliation Court,' and it covers disputes up to $20,000 — among the highest in the country. Attorneys are allowed. The court emphasizes settlement and conciliation between parties before a judge decides. Minnesota has a 6-year statute of limitations for contract claims. Filing fees vary by county and claim amount. Losing parties may remove the case to District Court for a full trial if they disagree with the outcome.
Source: Minn. Stat. § 491A.01. Official court website →
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File in Texas →How Minnesota 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 |