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Small Claims Court Limits in Georgia

In Georgia, magistrate court hears civil claims up to $15,000.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Georgia at a glance

Maximum claim
$15,000
Magistrate court handles these claims.

Sources

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The rules in Georgia

What is the small claims court limit in Georgia?

Maximum claim in Georgia: $15,000. Magistrate court handles these claims.

Where do the Georgia small claims court limits come from?

The rules above come from Ga. Code 15-10-2. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

The FindLaw statute text used here is current as of March 28, 2024.

What this means in practice

Before filing, send the other side a written demand that states what is owed, why, and a deadline to pay. A clear demand letter sometimes settles the dispute without court, and some courts ask whether you tried to resolve the matter first.

Bring organized evidence to the hearing: contracts, receipts, invoices, photos, text messages and any written promise to pay. Prepare a short timeline of what happened. Judges in small claims court decide cases quickly, so a clear, document backed explanation helps.

Winning a judgment does not mean you are paid automatically. If the other side does not pay voluntarily, you may need to use collection tools such as wage garnishment, a bank levy or a lien, and each of those has its own forms, fees and rules.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.