Bill > A07421

This bill increases the monetary jurisdiction of justice courts in New York from $3,000 to $15,000. It amends the Uniform Justice Court Act to raise the maximum amount that can be recovered in money actions, actions to recover chattels, counterclaims, and joined causes of action from $3,000 to $15,000. The bill also raises the definition of a "small claim" from $3,000 to $15,000, allowing for more cases to be heard in the small claims courts. This change is intended to align the jurisdiction of justice courts with the rising costs and values in the state.