What is the small claims limit in Brevard County?
Disputes of $8,000 or less go to small claims in Brevard County Court. Claims up to $50,000 stay in county court, and larger cases go to circuit court.
According to the Brevard County Clerk, small claims cases cover disputes of $8,000 or less, not counting costs, interest and attorney fees. They are filed in county court, and the Clerk's County Civil Department provides the forms.
County courts in Florida hear civil actions up to $50,000 under section 34.01, Florida Statutes. Under section 26.012, actions at law outside county court jurisdiction belong to the circuit court.
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