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Minnesota — Small Claims Court Limit

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$20,000

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

Minn. Stat. § 491A.01, subd. 3a (Conciliation Court — Pecuniary Jurisdiction)

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Minnesota Small Claims Fee Limit and Conciliation Court Cap

In Minnesota, the maximum amount a party can claim in conciliation court (small claims) is $20,000, as set by Minn. Stat. § 491A.01, subd. 3a. This pecuniary jurisdiction cap applies to the principal amount sought, exclusive of interest, costs, and attorney fees. The statute prescribes this limit for claims filed in the state’s conciliation courts. Any claim exceeding this threshold must generally be brought in a higher trial court. The official source at the Revisor of Statutes provides the exact statutory text and any applicable exceptions. To determine whether a specific claim falls within this limit, the calculator below applies the verified figure to the user’s input.

Governing authority

In Minnesota, the small claims fee limit rule is set by Minn. Stat. § 491A.01, subd. 3a (Conciliation Court — Pecuniary Jurisdiction). The verified packet cites Minn. Stat. § 491A.01, subd. 3a (Conciliation Court — Pecuniary Jurisdiction) (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/491A.01).

Minnesota small claims fee limit: the verified value is $20,000 under Minn. Stat. § 491A.01, subd. 3a (Conciliation Court — Pecuniary Jurisdiction). The verified packet cites Minn. Stat. § 491A.01, subd. 3a (Conciliation Court — Pecuniary Jurisdiction) (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/491A.01).

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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.