Maine § 7482. - Definition of a small claim
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 7482. — Definition of a small claim, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7482.. Definition of a small claim
(TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 1/01/26) Notwithstanding the total amount of a debt or contract, a "small claim" means a right of action cognizable by a court if the debt or damage does not exceed $6,000 exclusive of interest and costs. It does not include an action involving the title to real estate. [PL 2009, c. 428, §1 (AMD).]
(TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/26) Notwithstanding the total amount of a debt or contract, a "small claim" means a right of action cognizable by a court if the debt or damage does not exceed $10,000 exclusive of interest and costs. It does not include an action involving the title to real estate. [PL 2025, c. 261, §1 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 261, §2 (AFF).]
Effective July 1, 1997 and every 4 years after that date, the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters shall review the monetary limit on small claims actions and the Judicial Department shall periodically provide information and comments on the monetary limit on small claims actions to that committee. [PL 1993, c. 401, §3 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Maine Revised Statutes § 7482. cover?
Section 7482. ("Definition of a small claim") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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