Utah Small Claims Court Limit
Small Claims Court (Justice Court)
Injury: 4 years
Utah raised its small claims limit to $20,000 effective January 1, 2025 (from $15,000), with another scheduled increase to $25,000 on January 1, 2030. Attorneys are prohibited from appearing at hearings.
About Utah Small Claims Court
Utah's Justice Court Small Claims division covers disputes up to $20,000 following a January 1, 2025 increase. Attorneys are not permitted at hearings — parties must self-represent. Utah has a 6-year statute of limitations for written contracts and 4 years for personal injury — both above the national average. Filing fees are tiered from $60 to $185. Cases are heard by a justice court judge. Losing parties may appeal to District Court.
Source: Utah Code Ann. § 78A-8-101. Official court website →
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File in Texas →How Utah 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 |