An Illinois Small Claim Complaint is a legal document that is filed with the court when someone wants to start a lawsuit against another person or business. The complaint outlines the facts of the dispute and the damages that the plaintiff seeks. The purpose of the complaint is to give the defendant notice of the lawsuit and provide the court with information about the case. There are two types of Illinois Small Claims Complaint: the general Small Claims Complaint and the Special Small Claims Complaint. The general Small Claims Complaint is used for disputes involving an amount of money up to $30,000 while the Special Small Claims Complaint is used for disputes involving an amount of money between $30,000 and $50,000. Both forms include information about the parties involved, the facts of the dispute, the damages being sought, and the relief requested.