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The plaintiff initiating the action or the plaintiff's attorney shall complete the information on the small claims form available in the clerk of courts office, and provide a written and signed statement of the cause of action to the clerk who shall docket the action.

The small claims court is an informal court which allows people to sue for small losses of money or property. The procedures are simple enough so that an individual can file and handle his own claim in court. The limit set by the law for small claims actions is $12,000.00 or less. SDCL 16-12C-13.

If you are an individual and want to file a lawsuit for $10,000 or less, you have the option of filing a small claims case or a limited civil case. If you are a business, you can file in small claims court for $5,000 or less.

The plaintiff initiating the action or the plaintiff's attorney shall complete the information on the small claims form available in the clerk of courts office, and provide a written and signed statement of the cause of action to the clerk who shall docket the action.

The procedures are simple and inexpensive. The maximum limit set by current law for South Dakota Small Claims actions is $12,000 plus court costs. Claims for more than $12,000.00 must be filed as formal civil actions, unless a party is willing to waive recovery of any amounts over $12,000.

The procedures are simple and inexpensive. The maximum limit set by current law for South Dakota Small Claims actions is $12,000 plus court costs. Claims for more than $12,000.00 must be filed as formal civil actions, unless a party is willing to waive recovery of any amounts over $12,000.