Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New York

Small Claims

I understand that the limit in NYC small claims court is $5,000.00. Is that exclusive of attorney's fees and costs? If the amount due is $4,880.00 & a contract provides for 25% attorney's fees, could that be filed in small claims? Thanks for your help!


Asked on 1/08/04, 3:41 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephen Loeb Law Office of Stephen R. Loeb

Re: Small Claims

The jurisdictional limit for small claims in NYC is actually $3000 and that is the value of the claim. Fees and costs not included. Claims for up to $25,000 can be filed in NYC Civil Courts. More than that must be filed in State Supreme Court.

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Answered on 1/08/04, 4:02 pm


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