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Small Claims Fee Limit in Kansas

Under Kansas small claims procedure, the maximum amount a party may seek in a single case is $10,000. This limit is established by K.S.A. § 61-2703, which defines the jurisdictional scope of the Small Claims Procedure Act. Any claim for relief exceeding that amount falls outside the small claims division and must be filed in a different civil court. The statute does not permit partial claims or splitting a larger debt into separate small claims actions to circumvent the ceiling. The verified figure applies to the total amount in controversy, including any demand for damages, costs, or other relief. For a breakdown of how the limit applies to specific circumstances, the calculator below can estimate a party’s potential recovery based on the official source.

Governing authority

In Kansas, the small claims fee limit rule is set by K.S.A. § 61-2703 (Small Claims Procedure Act — Definitions). The verified packet cites K.S.A. § 61-2703 (Small Claims Procedure Act — Definitions) (https://www.ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch61/061_027_0003.html).

Kansas small claims fee limit: the verified value is $10,000 under K.S.A. § 61-2703 (Small Claims Procedure Act — Definitions). The verified packet cites K.S.A. § 61-2703 (Small Claims Procedure Act — Definitions) (https://www.ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch61/061_027_0003.html).

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.