SMALL CLAIMS COURT JURISDICTION S.B. 269 (S-1):
FLOOR SUMMARY
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Senate Bill 269 (Substitute S-1 as reported)
Sponsor: Senator Tonya Schuitmaker
Committee: Judiciary
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Revised Judicature Act to increase the jurisdiction of the small claims division of district court (small claims court) from $3,000 to $8,000.
MCL 600.8401 Legislative Analyst: Patrick Affholter
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 9-14-11 Fiscal Analyst: Matthew Grabowski
Analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. sb269/1112