Perspectives

Small Claims

WFJ Presents: Minnesota Conciliation Court

Conciliation court is also known as small claims court. This court is reserved for claims of $10,000.00 or less for money or property, $4,000.00 for consumer credit transactions, or $15,000.00 for money or personal property subject to forfeiture. You may adjust your claim amount to meet the requirements; however, you cannot later file a claim for the additional amount if the claim involves the same events.

Wisconsin Small Claims Court

In Wisconsin, small claims actions are limited to $10,000.00 or less for a money judgment based on a breach of contract claim. Third-party complaints, personal injury claims, and actions based in tort are limited to $5,000.00 or less. If your claim exceeds this amount, you will need to file in Circuit court. You may adjust your claim amount to meet the requirements; however, you cannot later file a claim for the additional amount if the claim involves the same events. Eviction actions are also heard in small claims court.