SMALL CLAIMS
Small claims cases are to recover money, and claims cannot exceed the jurisdictional limit, which is $10,000 Small claims cases cannot be used to sue a government entity, to sue for possession of property, to evict a tenant or to recover an assigned claim. To file a small claims case in the South Salt Lake Justice Court the defendant must reside in South Salt Lake or the action had to have occurred in South Salt Lake. Below are detailed instructions related to filing and responding to a small claims action.
FILING FEES
Small claims affidavit filing fees:
- $2,000 OR less - $60
- Between $2,000 & $7,500 - $100
- Between $7,500 & $10,000 - $185
Counter affidavit filing fee:
- $2,000 or less - $50
- Between $2,000 & $7,500 - $70
- Between $7,500 & $10,000 - $120