The small claims limit in Delaware
The limit is the most the court can award on one claim. It depends on who is claiming, and in some states on which court hears it.
| Claiming as | Most you can claim | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| An individual | $25,000 | 10 Del. C. §9301 |
| A business | $25,000 | 10 Del. C. §9301 |
| A public agency | $25,000 | 10 Del. C. §9301 |
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Common questions
- How much can you claim in small claims court in Delaware?
- An individual can claim up to $25,000. A business can claim up to $25,000. A public agency can claim up to $25,000. That comes from 10 Del. C. §9301.
- Which court handles small claims in Delaware?
- Justice of the Peace Court. Delaware's entry-level civil court, which hears money claims in the county where the other side lives or where the dispute happened.
- How long do you have to bring a small claims claim in Delaware?
- The shortest window is 2 years, counted from the day the damage happened, under 10 Del. C. §8107. Other kinds of claim run longer; the time-limit page lists each one.
Verify with your court
Numbers change, and a court can post its own variation. Open Delaware's small claims page and confirm anything you are about to rely on.
Open the court's small claims pageVerified on 2026-09-05, sources:
Verified on 2026-09-05, sources: Rules effective from 2021-11-05.
- 10 Del. C. §9301 · effective 2020-08-25 · The Justice of the Peace Court hears money claims of up to $25,000, including contract claims and claims for damage to personal property.
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