Southeast Housing Court - Taunton Session
Filing information for Southeast Housing Court - Taunton Session in Taunton, MA. Part of the Bristol County small claims court system.
Small claims in Massachusetts — the numbers that apply at this court
$7,000
maximum claim
from $40
filing fee (published, varies by claim)
3–6 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
Yes
e-filing accepted
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Massachusetts small claims guide · The form that starts a case: every field explained.
Courthouse Details
Southeast Housing Court - Taunton Session
40 Broadway
Taunton, MA 02780
Mailing Address
40 Broadway
Taunton, MA 02780
Hours: Tuesday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Thursday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Area Served
Attleboro, Berkley, Dighton, Easton, Mansfield, North Attleborough, Norton, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk and Taunton
How to File at Southeast Housing Court - Taunton Session
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: E-filing for small claims is mandatory for attorneys but optional for self-represented litigants. A one-time provider fee of $22.00 is charged for each new eFiled case.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Ready to get your money back?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideWrong court? Bristol County has 7 courts.
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How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $7,000.
Businesses with more than 5 employees cannot file in small claims for consumer transactions
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
6 yrs written contract · 6 yrs oral contract · 3 yrs property damage · 3 yrs personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case at Southeast Housing Court - Taunton Session?
Filing fees in Massachusetts are set by the state and run from $40 to $150, depending on how much you're claiming. If you can't afford the fee, Massachusetts offers a fee waiver — ask the clerk how to apply. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the court clerk before you file.
What's the most I can sue for in Bristol County?
Small claims cases in Bristol County are limited to $7,000. If your claim is worth more than that, you either have to bring it in a different court or give up the amount above the limit to stay in small claims. The clerk can confirm which court fits your claim.
Can I file online at Southeast Housing Court - Taunton Session?
Electronic filing exists here, but the record indicates it isn't open to people representing themselves — it's for attorneys. Plan to file in person or by mail, and ask the clerk whether that's still the case.
Where is Southeast Housing Court - Taunton Session, and when is it open?
Southeast Housing Court - Taunton Session is at 40 Broadway, Taunton, MA 02780. Posted hours: Tuesday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Thursday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Phone: (508) 977-4950. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Taunton?
Small claims court is built for people representing themselves, and most filers do exactly that. Whether an attorney may appear varies by state — the state guide linked on this page covers the rule where you are, and the clerk can confirm it.
Answers reflect published court data. Court rules and fees change — the clerk is always the authoritative source.