The small claims limit in Mississippi
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 | $3,500 | Miss. Code Ann. §9-11-9 |
| A business | $3,500 | Miss. Code Ann. §9-11-9 |
| A public agency | $3,500 | Miss. Code Ann. §9-11-9 |
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Common questions
- How much can you claim in small claims court in Mississippi?
- An individual can claim up to $3,500. A business can claim up to $3,500. A public agency can claim up to $3,500. That comes from Miss. Code Ann. §9-11-9.
- Which court handles small claims in Mississippi?
- Justice Court. The county justice court where the other side lives or where the dispute happened. Mississippi has no separate small claims court; justice court hears the small civil cases.
- How long do you have to bring a small claims claim in Mississippi?
- The shortest window is 3 years, counted from the day the payment was missed or the agreement was broken, under Miss. Code Ann. §15-1-29. 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 Mississippi'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 2012-07-01.
- Miss. Code Ann. §9-11-9 · effective 2008-07-24 · Justice court hears claims for money or personal property of up to $3,500.
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