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WHAT IS A SMALL CLAIMS CASE? A small claims case is a simplified type of court case for a person to try to recover money or personal property worth $10,000 or less. If your claim is over $10,000, you can still use small claims court, but you must give up the right to collect any amount over $10,000.

You don't have an unlimited amount of time to file a claim. You'll have to bring it within the statute of limitations period for your particular case. For example, the Alaska statute of limitations is three years for contracts and two years for personal injury and personal property damage cases.

To bring a lawsuit, the plaintiff files a document called a complaint with the court. The complaint explains what the dispute is about and states what relief the plaintiff is asking for. The defendant then has a chance to file a document called an answer.

Persons 18 years of age or older. Persons under age 18 may be sued through their parent or legal guardian. Note: If the person is outside Alaska, the person usually cannot be sued in small claims court unless a district court judge, rather than a magistrate, presides over the case.

? What kind of case do I file to collect a debt? ProcessSMALL CLAIMSFiling Fee$50 if your claim is for $2,500 or less $100 if your claim is for more than $2,500CourtDistrict CourtAmount of DebtUp to $10,000Jury TrialNo8 more rows

Requests should be submitted to the clerk of court where the case was filed. You may submit your request in person or by mail to the court. A complete list of Alaska Court System contact information is available at: .