This court has become more and more significant to ordinary folks over the years. It is a swift and relatively simple path to justice when a judge is needed to help sort out a dispute, normally over money.
In 2010, the amount you could sue for in Small Claims Court was increased from $10,000 to $25,000. In 2020 that was raised to $35,000.
Now the limit has been increased, yet again.
As of October 1, 2025, the monetary limit for a lawsuit claim in Small Claims Court will rise to $50,000.