New Dollar Limits for Small Claims -- File a Lawsuit Without a Lawyer

The Michigan Legislature recently increased the dollars limits for small claims lawsuits.  As you may know, the parties in a small claims case cannot be represented by attorneys in court.  The new jurisdictional limits of small claims court are --

• September 1, 2012 to December 31, 2014 -- $5,000
• January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2017 -- $5,500
• January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2020 -- $6,000
• January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 -- $7,000
• Beginning January 1, 2024 -- $7,000

I have a complete guide to file a small claims lawsuit on my web site.  Feel free to use the forms and instructions posted there.