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Alaska — Small Claims Court Limit

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$10,000

Maximum claim amount in small-claims court. Enter your claim amount below to check eligibility.

Alaska Stat. § 22.15.040(a) (Small Claims — Jurisdictional Limit) + Alaska District Court Civil Rule 8 et seq. (Small Claims Rules)

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Alaska Small Claims Limit for Total Amount in Controversy

Alaska’s small claims court limit is $10,000, meaning a plaintiff cannot seek more than that amount in a single small claims action. This ceiling is set by Alaska Stat. § 22.15.040(a), which governs the jurisdictional limit for small claims, and is further detailed in Alaska District Court Civil Rule 8 et seq. The $10,000 figure applies to the total amount in controversy, including any demand for money damages. Claims exceeding this threshold must be filed in a higher court. The official Alaska Court System website provides the exact rule and any exceptions. The worked example below illustrates how the limit applies to a specific claim. To determine whether your own claim falls within this boundary, use the DocketMath calculator.

Governing authority

In Alaska, the small claims fee limit rule is set by Alaska Stat. § 22.15.040(a) (Small Claims — Jurisdictional Limit) + Alaska District Court Civil Rule 8 et seq. (Small Claims Rules). The verified packet cites Alaska Stat. § 22.15.040(a) (Small Claims — Jurisdictional Limit) + Alaska District Court Civil Rule 8 et seq. (Small Claims Rules) (https://courts.alaska.gov/shc/sc/index.htm).

Alaska small claims fee limit: the verified value is $10,000 under Alaska Stat. § 22.15.040(a) (Small Claims — Jurisdictional Limit) + Alaska District Court Civil Rule 8 et seq. (Small Claims Rules). The verified packet cites Alaska Stat. § 22.15.040(a) (Small Claims — Jurisdictional Limit) + Alaska District Court Civil Rule 8 et seq. (Small Claims Rules) (https://courts.alaska.gov/shc/sc/index.htm).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the small claims fee limit calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.