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Small Claims Fee Limit in Louisiana

Louisiana’s small claims fee limit is $5,000. This ceiling is established by La. R.S. § 13:5202, which governs the jurisdiction of Small Claims Divisions within city courts. Under this statute, a city court’s small claims division may hear only civil actions where the amount in dispute does not exceed that dollar threshold. The $5,000 figure represents the maximum principal amount a plaintiff may seek; the law does not permit claims above this sum in the small claims division. Any claim exceeding the limit must be filed in the appropriate regular division of the court. The worked example below illustrates how this jurisdictional cap applies in practice. To estimate whether your own claim falls within this limit, use the DocketMath calculator.

Governing authority

In Louisiana, the small claims fee limit rule is set by La. R.S. § 13:5202 (Small Claims Divisions of City Courts — Jurisdiction). The verified packet cites La. R.S. § 13:5202 (Small Claims Divisions of City Courts — Jurisdiction) (https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=77961).

Louisiana small claims fee limit: the verified value is $5,000 under La. R.S. § 13:5202 (Small Claims Divisions of City Courts — Jurisdiction). The verified packet cites La. R.S. § 13:5202 (Small Claims Divisions of City Courts — Jurisdiction) (https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=77961).

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.