Introduction

Small Claims Part of the Civil Court of the City of New York, is an informal court where the people of New York City resolving cases with a small monetary amounts in a easy, efficient and simplified way and in a speedy time manner. It is also unique in the offering of an evening session for litigants who must work in the day. Litigants don’t need to hire the attorney and can represent the cases on their own.

* Small Claims permits to sue for money only, up to $5,000.00

* Specific performance of the act promised can not be enforceable in the Small Clams Court.