How to File Small Claims Court Cases by Yourself

We’ve all been there.

Maybe it’s when you hired a handyman to repair your fence but left with only half the panels up.

Maybe it was when you paid for a new website, but the developer stopped returning calls.

Perhaps it was when someone backed into your parked car and then drove away.

It could have been when the apartment complex didn’t fix the air conditioner or when the TV broke, but the store refused to issue a refund.

In all those cases, and so many more, you deserve compensation, even if it is just getting your money back. While you always want to consult a lawyer as a first step, Florida has a clear pathway for you to avoid paying significant legal fees by handling the case by yourself.

If you believe you are owed less than $8,000, then you could easily try to recover that amount in small claims court.

While you can handle a small claims court case by yourself, the attorneys at The Orlando Law Group can help you with any questions you might have along the way.

What is eligible for small claims court

The key for small claims court is that you believe the amount owed to you is under $8,000, not including any court costs, attorneys’ fees or interest on the settlement. There is no minimum level either. You can sue for less than $100, although the court costs will probably be more than $100 in most small claims cases!

If the monetary amount is correct, traditional small claims court cases cover eight types of cases in Florida. According to the Florida Court System, those are:

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