Indiana Small Claims and Summons is a legal process used to resolve disputes involving monetary amounts of up to $8,000 in the state of Indiana. This process is mainly used to resolve disputes that are too small or too simple to go to court. It is a relatively inexpensive and informal way to settle disputes without having to go through the more expensive and lengthy court process. There are two types of Indiana Small Claims and Summons: the Small Claims Summons and the Civil Summons. The Small Claims Summons is used to commence a lawsuit for a monetary amount up to $8,000. The Civil Summons is used to begin a lawsuit for any amount over $8,000. Both types require the plaintiff to provide notice to the defendant prior to filing the paperwork with the court.




