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Wisconsin — 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.

Wis. Stat. § 799.01(1) (Procedure in Small Claims Actions — Applicability of chapter)

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Wisconsin Small Claims Maximum Amount Under Wis. Stat. § 799.01(1)

In Wisconsin, the maximum amount a party may seek in small claims court is $10,000, as set by Wis. Stat. § 799.01(1). This statute governs the applicability of small claims procedures and establishes the monetary limit for claims filed under this chapter. Any demand for relief exceeding that threshold falls outside the small claims jurisdiction and must be brought in a different court division. The rule applies to the total amount claimed, including damages, penalties, and other relief sought. The worked example below illustrates how the $10,000 cap operates in practice. For an estimate of whether your specific claim qualifies, use the DocketMath calculator to evaluate your case under this statutory limit.

Governing authority

In Wisconsin, the small claims fee limit rule is set by Wis. Stat. § 799.01(1) (Procedure in Small Claims Actions — Applicability of chapter). The verified packet cites Wis. Stat. § 799.01(1) (Procedure in Small Claims Actions — Applicability of chapter) (https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/799.01).

Wisconsin small claims fee limit: the verified value is $10,000 under Wis. Stat. § 799.01(1) (Procedure in Small Claims Actions — Applicability of chapter). The verified packet cites Wis. Stat. § 799.01(1) (Procedure in Small Claims Actions — Applicability of chapter) (https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/799.01).

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.