New Mexico Small Claims Court Limit
Small Claims Court (Magistrate Court or Metropolitan Court)
Injury: 3 years
New Mexico has two small claims venues depending on location: Magistrate Court in most counties and Metropolitan Court in Bernalillo County (Albuquerque). The correct venue matters for proper jurisdiction.
About New Mexico Small Claims Court
New Mexico small claims cover disputes up to $10,000 and are filed in Magistrate Court (most counties) or Metropolitan Court (Bernalillo County). Attorneys are allowed. New Mexico has a 6-year statute of limitations for written contracts and 3 years for personal injury. The $77 filing fee is fixed. Cases are heard by a magistrate or metro court judge. Losing parties may appeal to District Court.
Source: N.M. Stat. Ann. § 35-3-3. Official court website →
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File in Texas →How New Mexico 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 |