States use somewhat varied formulas when allocating business to trial courts according to a plaintiff's desired relief. Courts for all cases involving higher amounts, or involving requests for injunctions or other non-monetary remedies. Terminology for different court divisions varies from one state to another. Check your state's court rules if you are uncertain about which level of court has the power to hear your case. Check your state's latest rules on courts' monetary limits.
States often amend the dollar divisions between different trial courts.
For a list of small claims court limits, see How Much You Can Sue for in Small Claims Court . Specialization by subject matter allows judges and other court personnel to build expertise and quickly handle a certain type of case. If a state has set up a specialized court to hear your type of case, that is the court to which it will be assigned regardless of how much money you seek or of whether you seek a non-monetary remedy. Evaluate whether you have a good case, prepare for court and make a killer presentation. This book has helped tens of thousands of Americans assert their legal rights.