Oregon Small Claim is a process by which individuals can sue another party for the recovery of money or property without the need to hire an attorney. This process is available in Oregon Circuit Courts for claims up to $10,000. It is a relatively simple and inexpensive way to resolve disputes. A Notice of Small Claim is a document that must be served to the defendant in an Oregon Small Claim case. It informs the defendant of the details of the case, including the amount of the claim, the court in which the case is being heard, the date and time of the trial, and the name and address of the plaintiff. The Notice of Small Claim must be served at least seven days before the trial date. There are two types of Oregon Small Claims: Unlawful Detained and Civil. Unlawful Detained cases are used when a tenant or landlord has violated the Landlord Tenant Act, while Civil Small Claims are used when a dispute involves money or property. In both types of cases, the small claim is limited to a maximum of $10,000.