Section 482.330 – Restrictions on filing of claims — statement required of plaintiff — counterclaim not prohibited — suit may be brought, where.
Effective – 28 Aug 2004 482.330. Restrictions on filing of claims — statement required of plaintiff — counterclaim not prohibited — suit may be brought, where. — 1. No claim may be filed or prosecuted in small claims court by a party who: (1) Is an assignee of the claim; or (2) Has filed more […]
Section 482.335 – Duties of clerk of small claims courts — notices to be posted — plaintiff to advise clerk of time hearing preferred — clerk not practicing law.
Effective – 02 Jan 1979 482.335. Duties of clerk of small claims courts — notices to be posted — plaintiff to advise clerk of time hearing preferred — clerk not practicing law. — 1. Clerks under the supervision of the small claims court judges shall explain to litigants the procedures and functions of the small […]
Section 482.340 – Form of petition and summons — instructions for defendant — waiver of trial by jury — availability of forms.
Effective – 28 Aug 1985 482.340. Form of petition and summons — instructions for defendant — waiver of trial by jury — availability of forms. — 1. An action on a small claim may be commenced by filing with the clerk of the small claims court a form substantially similar to the petition form provided […]
Section 482.345 – Court costs — procedure for assessment of costs, award of fees and disbursement of fees.
Effective – 01 Jul 1997 482.345. Court costs — procedure for assessment of costs, award of fees and disbursement of fees. — 1. A person filing an action in small claims court shall pay court costs and a deposit as security for costs in amounts determined pursuant to sections 488.010 to 488.020*. 2. A person […]
Section 482.350 – Personal service not required — exceptions — procedure for service — proof of service, what constitutes — record of service.
Effective – 28 Aug 1985 482.350. Personal service not required — exceptions — procedure for service — proof of service, what constitutes — record of service. — Personal service is not required for the service of any summons issuing out of a small claims court, unless specifically requested by the plaintiff. The service may be […]
Section 482.355 – Appearance for trial — continuance, when granted — failure of defendant to appear, consequences — procedure — dismissal of action, when.
Effective – 28 Aug 1985 482.355. Appearance for trial — continuance, when granted — failure of defendant to appear, consequences — procedure — dismissal of action, when. — 1. The defendant in a small claims action shall appear at the time and place specified in the summons and the case shall be tried on the […]
Section 482.360 – Barring person from small claims court, grounds, length of bar.
Effective – 28 Aug 1976 482.360. Barring person from small claims court, grounds, length of bar. — If the court finds that the small claims proceedings are being used by a plaintiff or defendant for the purpose of oppression or harassment, it may issue an order denying the plaintiff or defendant use of small claims […]
Section 482.365 – Small claim judgment not lien on real estate — trial de novo, how perfected — duty of clerk — recognizance required, when — procedure.
Effective – 28 Aug 1993 482.365. Small claim judgment not lien on real estate — trial de novo, how perfected — duty of clerk — recognizance required, when — procedure. — 1. No judgment of a small claims court shall be a lien on real estate. 2. Any party aggrieved by any final judgment rendered […]
Section 482.325 – Counterclaims exceeding jurisdictional limit, procedure — consent of all parties required — transfer of counterclaim, when — dismissal, when.
Effective – 01 Jan 1987 482.325. Counterclaims exceeding jurisdictional limit, procedure — consent of all parties required — transfer of counterclaim, when — dismissal, when. — If the amount of the counterclaim exceeds by itself the jurisdictional limit of the small claims court as established in section 482.305: (1) The court shall have jurisdiction to […]
Section 482.300 – Judges to maintain separate docket for small claims — court to be known as small claims court — assignment of cases.
Effective – 02 Jan 1979 482.300. Judges to maintain separate docket for small claims — court to be known as small claims court — assignment of cases. — 1. Each judge of the circuit court hearing and determining small claims cases shall maintain a separate “small claims” docket and shall set aside and specify such […]