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The filing fee to file a small claims case is $75.75. The clerks in District Court are not attorneys and they cannot give legal advice, fill out forms, or advise you as to how to handle your case. They can provide you with procedural information only.
Small claims cases are handled in the District Court when the parties are claiming damages of $5,000 or less based upon a contract, a retail sale, or services rendered. A small claims case is designed to dispense speedy and final justice.
Yes. The Rhode Island Governmental Tort Liability Act allows plaintiffs to sue government entities for torts.
Effective December 1, 2020 Type of FeeCostFilling fee, Civil case$402.00Filling fee, Habeas Corpus$5.00Filing fee, Miscellaneous case (i.e. Registration of Judgment in another District)$49.00Filing fee, Notice of Appeal$505.0013 more rows
Rhode Island Civil Statute of Limitations: At a Glance The state of Rhode Island imposes a three-year limit for personal injury, professional malpractice (including medical), and product liability. Fraud and injury to property all carry a 10-year limit.
In Rhode Island, you may file in small claims court on your own for anything that is $5,000 or less.
Most litigants hire a professional process server to serve the summons and complaint on each defendant. However, it is not necessary to hire a professional. Any person who is at least 18- years-old and not a party to the lawsuit may serve a summons and complaint.
In order to initiate a civil case, the Clerk's Office must collect a $402.00 filing fee.