Make Fillable Legal Wisconsin Small Claims Forms For Free

You may not need an attorney, and the rules are simpler than in most court proceedings. Any individual and any corporation doing business in Wisconsin can sue or be sued in small claims court. Small claims court may only be used for certain types of cases.

Civil Fees Filing FeesAppeal from Municipal CourtOn the record or by certiorari129.50Occupational Driver's License PetitionHabitual traffic offenders and appeals from DMV only40.00Small ClaimAction equal to or less than $10,00094.50Small Claim CounterclaimAction over $10,000125.5029 more rows

Each party bears the burden of proving his or her claim(s) ?by the greater weight of the credible evidence.? The plaintiff presents his or her evidence first; then the defendant is able to present his or her evidence. After swearing or affirming to testify truthfully, state the facts clearly and concisely.

Actions involving personal injury, tort, or third party claims must not exceed $5,000.00. A corporation must be represented by an attorney or a full-time employee authorized to act on its behalf. The filing fee for a small claims action is $94.50, payable upon opening the case in the Clerk of Courts office.

Civil Statutes of Limitations Generally Wisconsin's statutes of limitations range from two to six years depending on the type of case. The statutory clock starts ticking typically on the date of the incident or the discovery of the harm.

Civil Fees Filing FeesAppeal from Municipal CourtOn the record or by certiorari129.50Small ClaimAction equal to or less than $10,00094.50Small Claim CounterclaimAction over $10,000125.50Small Claim Demand for Jury TrialIncludes 6-person Jury fee89.0029 more rows