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Everything here is general legal information, not legal advice. We publish general information about small claims courts — including court locations, filing limits, venue (where a case may be filed), procedures, and fees — to help you understand the small claims process and represent yourself. We do not evaluate your case, tell you whether or where you should sue, predict outcomes, recommend a course of action, or apply the law to your specific facts. Deciding whether and where to file, and what to file, is your responsibility.

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