A Small Claim
W.S. 1-21-201 — up to $6,000 in circuit court, with or without a lawyer
Small claims procedure covers civil cases in circuit court for up to $6,000, not counting costs. The claimant signs an affidavit with the defendant's full address, the nature of the claim and the amount, stating that payment was demanded and refused.
Who handles this in Wyoming: legal aid programs, lawyer referral and the state offices, listed in the Wyoming directory.
- Parties may appear for themselves without a lawyer. If one side brings a lawyer, the other is entitled to a continuance to get one.
- The summons can be served by certified mail to a defendant in Wyoming.
- The defendant appears no less than twelve days and no more than twenty days after service.
- The hearing is informal, with no formal pleading beyond the claim and notice.
Sources for this section (5)
- W.S. 1-21-201 — Procedure generally; jurisdiction extended
- W.S. 1-21-202 — Commencement of actions; remedy cumulative; continuance to obtain attorney; docketing
- W.S. 1-21-203 — Affidavit of claim; service of summons; venue jurisdiction
- W.S. 1-21-204 — Time for appearance
- W.S. 1-21-205 — Pleading and hearing; execution
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Wyoming attorney.