SB 847 – Modifies the jurisdiction of small claims courts

• Sponsor: Bartle
• LR Number: 4308S.01I
• Committee: Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence
• Last Action: 2/6/2006 - Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
• Effective Date: August 28, 2006

Current Bill Summary

SB 847 - This act provides that the small claims courts shall have jurisdiction over any case in which the amount in controversy does not exceed five thousand dollars, which is an increase from the current jurisdictional limit of three thousand dollars.

ALEXA PEARSON