Legal Question in Business Law in Florida
Civil case-which court
How does the amount of money at issue in a civil case effect or determine which court a plaintiff would initially file a lawsuit in?
Asked on 1/12/03, 11:37 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
Re: Civil case-which court
Below $15,000 - County Court,
$15,000 and above- Circuit Court.
Answered on 1/12/03, 3:53 pm
George Savage
George S. Savage, P.A.
Re: Civil case-which court
Small Claims - anything $5,000 and under;
County Court - $5,000 and up to $15,000; and
Circuit Court - $15,000 and over
These amounts do not include costs and attorneys fees.
Good luck.
Answered on 1/13/03, 10:11 am
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