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Small Claims Fee Limit in New York

Under New York City’s small claims court, the maximum amount a party can recover is $10,000. This ceiling is set by N.Y. NYC Civ. Ct. Act § 1801, which governs small claims in the City’s Civil Court. The $10,000 limit applies to the total amount of the claim, including any demand for damages, but does not include costs or interest awarded by the court. Outside New York City, the limit may differ because small claims are governed by separate court acts depending on the venue. The statute also sets out factors and exceptions that may affect a claim’s eligibility. The worked example below illustrates how the $10,000 cap applies. Use the calculator to estimate whether your own claim falls within this limit.

Governing authority

In New York, the small claims fee limit rule is set by N.Y. NYC Civ. Ct. Act § 1801 (NYC small claims, $10,000 limit). NY small claims is governed by FOUR court acts depending on venue — see sub_rules.. The verified packet cites N.Y. NYC Civ. Ct. Act § 1801 (NYC small claims, $10,000 limit). NY small claims is governed by FOUR court acts depending on venue — see sub_rules. (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CCA/1801).

New York small claims fee limit: the verified value is $10,000 under N.Y. NYC Civ. Ct. Act § 1801 (NYC small claims, $10,000 limit). NY small claims is governed by FOUR court acts depending on venue — see sub_rules.. The verified packet cites N.Y. NYC Civ. Ct. Act § 1801 (NYC small claims, $10,000 limit). NY small claims is governed by FOUR court acts depending on venue — see sub_rules. (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CCA/1801).

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.