Small Claims

A Message from Judge Blaine S. Goode

NOTICE: All corporations, LLC's, LLP's, and Trusts may appear by a designated full-time employee, or, in the case of a trust by a trustee, if the claim does not exceed $ 1,500.00. However, claims exceeding  $1,500.00 must be defended or presented by an attorney.  Before a designated employee or trustee is allowed to appear in a small claims proceeding, the corporate entity, sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, LLP, or trust must have on file with the court, a certificate of compliance with the provisions of Small Claim Rule 8.   For the appropriate form, please refer to the Small Claim Forms provided on this site.