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Small claims court is where you can recover up to $10,000 that is owed to you. If you are suing someone, you will file your small claims case in the Civil Division of the Superior Court in the county where you or the other person lives. To ?file? means to hand in or send your documents to the court.

Fees Fee typeAmountRule/statute that appliesAny postjudgment motion in civil, criminal, or environmental divisions, except small claims$90.0032 V.S.A. § 1431(e)Petition for Minor Settlements$90.0032 V.S.A. § 1431(e)Tax appeal$295.0032 V.S.A. § 4461(a) (2015)3 more rows

Small claims court is simple, informal, and inexpensive. Lawyers are allowed, but many people represent themselves. In a small claims case, you can sue a person or business for up to $10,000. You give up the right to seek more than that for the claim if you choose small claims court.

In order to record a judgment lien, you must buy a certified copy of the judgment from the court clerk. Then you must file the certified copy with the town clerk in the land records in the town where the defendant owns property. The court clerk will charge you a fee for the certified record of the judgment.

Filing Your Complaint File your completed forms with the civil division of the Superior Court in the county where you live or where the defendant lives. You can file in person, by mail, email, or electronically (e-file). See the Filing Procedures web page for more information about filing.

Small Claims Fees Fee typeAmountSmall Claims Medical Debt $1,001 - $5,000$90.00Small Claims Consumer Credit Debt $1,000 or less$65.00Small Claims Consumer Credit Debt $1,001 - $5,000$90.00Counterclaim for $500 or less$25.007 more rows