Filing fees

[Amanda Cole]

Minnesota. Even though the guy owes me $8,000 + to me, I can only sue for $7,500 in small claims in MN. My question is: is that including filing fees? or will my final amount be $7,530 (because of $30 filing fee)? Is that exceding the limit though..?
Thank you!!

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

My response:

Court filing fees are not a part of the Jurisdictional Limit. Such costs are always added to the final judgment.

IAAL

 

[JETX]

One other thing to consider... some courts will not allow you to 'cut claims' to get under the jurisdictional limit. For example, if your claim is clearly $8,000.00 and your documents clearly show that is the valid amount, some courts will throw out the case if you have decided to 'deal' to get under the limit.

Just a suggestion....
Check with your court first before spending money and time on it.