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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
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Introduced Session
187th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to increasing the minimum claim amount for small claims court. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to increase the maximum amount of money that can be claimed in small claims court from $2,000 to $5,000. Small claims court is a simplified legal process designed for individuals to resolve disputes involving relatively small sums of money without the need for expensive lawyers, making it more accessible for everyday citizens.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4364 (on 07/31/2012)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.malegislature.gov/Bills/187/House/H415 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/187/H415 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/PDF?billId=11081&generalCourtId=1 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/BillHtml/11081?generalCourtId=1 |
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