Indiana
Small Claims Court in Indiana
Resolving a smaller money dispute yourself, without a lawyer.
The basics
- Small claims court is designed for people without lawyers to resolve smaller money disputes.
- The maximum dollar amount, the filing fee, and the exact steps vary by state (and sometimes county).
- The basic process is usually: file your claim, formally 'serve' the other side, then present your evidence at a short hearing.
- Winning a judgment and actually collecting the money are two different things.
What to check
- Your state/county's dollar limit and filing fees for small claims.
- Where and how to file, and how to properly serve the other party.
- Your evidence: contracts, photos, messages, receipts, and a clear timeline.
- How you would collect if you win (the court won't collect for you).
The specifics — exact deadlines, dollar limits, and procedures — vary in Indiana and change over time. For your situation, ask Lexi or check your state’s official court self-help center or housing/consumer agency.
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