Are there limits on the types of disputes that can be heard in small claims court?

Yes, there are limits on the types of disputes that can be heard in small claims court in Maryland. Generally, small claims court is used to resolve civil disputes that involve a monetary claim of up to $5,000. This includes cases such as unpaid debts, landlord-tenant disputes, property damage, or problems with goods or services. Examples of cases that may not be heard in small claims court include disputes involving custody or visitation of a child, disputes over title to property, and most cases involving injuries caused by someone else’s negligence or criminal acts. Additionally, small claims court cannot be used to resolve a dispute if either the plaintiff or the defendant is a corporation, except for certain limited purposes. In order to take a case to small claims court, a plaintiff must be at least 18 years of age and must have either a contract in writing that sets out the terms of the dispute or a receipt or other document that provides evidence of the debt or claim. If the plaintiff fails to meet these requirements, the court may not hear the case. Additionally, the amount of money the plaintiff is asking for must be within the court’s monetary limit, and the dispute must be one that small claims court is allowed to hear. If these requirements are not met, the court may not hear the case.

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