MINNESOTA SMALL CLAIMS INFORMATION

Relevant Statutes:

Maximum Dollar Limit:

Locating Agent For Service:

Online Court Forms:

Start a Claim:

Service Of Process:

Hearing Date:

Attorneys:

Transfer:

Appeals:

Additional Information:

Small Claims Court is referred to as Conciliation Court.

Minnesota Statues Annotated, Judiciary Statutes, Ch. 491A, Sections 1-3;
Rules for the Conciliation Court, Rules 1.01-1.26. Rules for Minnesota General Practice 501-525.

$7,500.

Secretary of State Business Services, 60 Empire Dr., Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55103; Phone: 651-296-2803; Greater MN Toll Free: (877) 551-6767; Fax: 651-297-7067.

Minnesota Court Forms Link.

Minnesota Small Claims

First class mail sheriff or disinterested adult.

Set by the court.

Allowed with court's permission. Required for corporations.

If defendant's counterclaim exceeds $7,500 the case will proceed under rules of civil procedure and evidence in County Court.

Either party may file an appeal for a new trial in the regular division of County Court within 20 days of judgment. Jury trial allowed on appeal.

No jury trial. No pre-trial attachments or garnishments. Defendant must file counterclaim within 5 days of the trial date. If counterclaim exceeds jurisdictional limit and defendant files in another court, the clerk will strike the Small Claims case from the calendar.