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The first step in filing a small claims case is to obtain and fill out the necessary forms (such as the complaint) and pay the required fees. You'll need the name and address of the person or business you're suing (the defendant), as well as the date the claim arose and the amount you intend to ask for in damages.

In Tennessee, small claims court is called General Sessions Civil Court. This is the appropriate court if are suing for $25,000.00 or less (considered a ?small claim? in the state of Tennessee). Any amount above $25,000.00 goes to a different court.

The first step in filing a small claims case is to obtain and fill out the necessary forms (such as the complaint) and pay the required fees. You'll need the name and address of the person or business you're suing (the defendant), as well as the date the claim arose and the amount you intend to ask for in damages.

To do so, you must file a form, the ?Uniform Civil Affidavit of Indigency? form, with the court at the time you file any other court document (such as a complaint, civil warrant, motion or petition). A judge will review the Affidavit form and will either grant or deny your request.

Schedule of Fees As a result, the fee for filing a new civil case has increased to $402 ($350 filing fee + $52 administrative fee). The $52 administrative fee does not apply to miscellaneous civil cases; habeas corpus cases; or to persons granted in forma pauperis status under 28 U.S.C. § 1915.

In Tennessee, the maximum amount you can sue for in small claims court is $25,000.00 (but there is no limit in eviction suits or suits to recover personal property). Your case will be tried before a judge, without a jury (except on appeal or transfer).