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What is Small Claims Court?Small-claims court is a legal venue, which possesses limited jurisdiction to hear and observe civil cases between private litigants. Those courts authorized to hear small claims cases may also possess other jurisdictional functions, and the name by which such a venue is known will also vary based on jurisdiction; for example, a small claims court may ..

  West Virginia small claims court   The West Virginia small claims court is a division of the Magistrate Court that hears cases that involve torts, contracts, and landlord/tenant actions where the amount in question is no greater than $5,000.  The West Virginia small claims court is a court of limited jurisdiction that is presided over by a judge ..

  Wisconsin Small Claims Court   The Wisconsin small claims court is a division of the Circuit Courts in the State of Wisconsin.  They are courts of limited jurisdiction that hears cases and controversies involving torts, contracts, debts and landlord/tenant actions where the amount in question does not exceed $5,000.  The Wisconsin small clai..