Recent content by MGMidget123

At this stage, I'd rather not.

Understood - I wanted to be clear because small claims is not free (money or time).

Thanks - that's exactly right and why I want to keep the claim under the $5,000 limit. But I want to be sure it's not going to be a problem in a month or two at mediation because the dollar amount involved is larger. You're right - I don't have the appetite for a "proper" court case for this...

Yes, hence why I have done some research and reading into the matter to confirm either way. I wasn't sure based on my research (which included the article you linked to) so was hoping for someone with some experience to be able to help! As I said, I've read that page as well as the specific...

Thanks for your reply. I had been told that in certain states you could not do that and had to claim for the total amount. I believe the person I was speaking with said this was the case in Kansas.

Hello I'm in Florida and want to file a small claims case against another individual. The amount I feel I am due is over the $5,000 limit for small claims. Am I able to claim for less than the amount in total to bring it under the $5k limit or do I have to file for the whole amount which would...