Small Claims Court
Utah Code 78A-8-102 — up to $20,000 through 2029, and 28 days to appeal
A small claims action is a civil action for money where the amount claimed, including attorney fees but not court costs and interest, does not exceed the limit, and the defendant lives or the debt was incurred within the court's jurisdiction.
Who handles this in Utah: Utah State Courts, Self-Help; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Utah directory.
| Filed | Limit |
|---|---|
| FiledOn or after January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2029 | Limit$20,000 |
| FiledOn or after January 1, 2030 | Limit$25,000 |
- People and corporations may litigate on their own behalf, with or without counsel.
- A counterclaim may be raised if it arises from the same transaction or occurrence.
- A property damage claim from a car accident may be brought without limiting a separate suit for bodily injury.
Either party may appeal the judgment to the district court by filing a notice of appeal within 28 days of its entry. The appeal is a new trial, and its decision generally may not be appealed further.
Sources for this section (2)
- Utah Code 78A-8-102 — Small claims -- Defined -- Counsel not necessary -- Removal from district court -- Deferring multiple claims of one plaintiff -- Supreme Court to govern procedures
- Utah Code 78A-8-106 — Appeals -- Who may take and jurisdiction
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Utah attorney.