Montana Small Claims Court Limit
Small Claims Court (Justice Court or City Court)
Injury: 3 years
Montana prohibits attorneys in small claims court. The $30 flat filing fee is one of the lowest in the country, and the 8-year statute of limitations for written contracts is among the longest.
About Montana Small Claims Court
Montana small claims are filed in Justice Court or City Court and cover disputes up to $7,000. Attorneys are not permitted at hearings — parties represent themselves. Montana has an 8-year statute of limitations for written contracts, significantly longer than most states. The $30 flat filing fee is one of the lowest nationally. Cases are heard by a justice of the peace or city judge. Losing parties may appeal to District Court.
Source: Mont. Code Ann. § 25-35-501. Official court website →
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File in Texas →How Montana 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 |