Mississippi Small Claims Court Limit
Small Claims Court (Justice Court)
Injury: 3 years
Mississippi has one of the lowest small claims limits in the country at $3,500. For claims between $3,500 and $200,000, parties must use the County Court, which has more formal procedures.
About Mississippi Small Claims Court
Mississippi small claims are filed in Justice Court and cover disputes up to $3,500 — one of the lower limits in the nation. Attorneys are allowed. Mississippi uses a 3-year statute of limitations for both contract and personal injury claims. Filing fees vary by county. If your claim exceeds $3,500, you must file in County Court where procedures are more formal. Judgments can be enforced through garnishment of wages and bank accounts.
Source: Miss. Code Ann. § 11-9-101. Official court website →
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Flash Justice currently helps people file in Texas Justice Court, which handles claims up to $20,000. If your dispute is in Texas, Flash Justice can prepare your filing.
File in Texas →How Mississippi 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 |