Tennessee Small Claims Court Limit
General Sessions Court
Injury: 1 year
Tennessee ties with Delaware for the highest small claims limit in the nation at $25,000. However, personal injury claims have only a 1-year statute of limitations — one of the shortest in the country. Act quickly on injury cases.
About Tennessee Small Claims Court
Tennessee's General Sessions Court handles small claims up to $25,000 — tied for the highest limit in the United States. Attorneys are allowed, and given the amounts at stake, legal representation is worth considering for larger claims. Tennessee has a very short 1-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims, so injury cases must be filed promptly. Written contract claims have 6 years. Filing fees vary by county. Losing parties may appeal to Circuit or Chancery Court.
Source: Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-15-501. Official court website →
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File in Texas →How Tennessee 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 |