Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in New York
What is the monetary limit of small claims court in NYS (specifically Warren county) and what would be my next course of action if the amount I was seeking to recover exceeded this limit?
Asked on 7/24/14, 9:10 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Kevin Connolly
Kevin J. Connolly
Warren County as such does not have a small claims court. Small claims courts exist as part of Town Courts and City Courts. Justice Courts hear nothing but Small Claims and minor violations for up to $1,000. See http://warrencountyny.gov/da/courts.php. In both Town and City courts the limit is $5,000. If your claim is bigger then go to a higher court: County Court's limit is $25,000 and Supreme Court has no limit.
Answered on 7/24/14, 8:59 pm