In outer districts, small claims cases are limited to what amount?

• A. $10,000
• B. $5,000
• C. $2,000
• D. $7,500

Answer: (B)

Small claims are designed for simple, low-value disputes, so the court sets a cap on the amount that can be filed in that track. In outer districts, that cap is five thousand dollars. That means a claim seeking more than five thousand cannot proceed in outer-district small claims and would need to go to a different court or remedy appropriate for higher-value disputes. Recognizing this limit helps officers advise litigants accurately about where to file and what types of cases belong in small claims. The other dollar amounts exceed the outer-district limit and thus aren’t eligible for small claims.