INCREASE SMALL CLAIMS AMOUNT



House Bill 4103

Sponsor: Rep. Andrew Raczkowski

Committee: Family and Civil Law


Complete to 2-11-99



A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4103 AS INTRODUCED 1-28-99


The small claims court hears and decides cases where the dispute is over a limited dollar amount. Currently, the jurisdiction of small claims courts within the state is limited to cases seeking to recover money in an amount that does not exceed $1,750. House Bill 4103 would amend the Revised Judicature Act to raise the amount of money that could be involved in a case before a small claims court. Under the bill, a small claims court could hear cases involving amounts not to exceed $5,000.


MCL 600.8401

























Analyst: W. Flory


This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.