Raises the jurisdictional amount for small claims cases from $3,000 to $10,000 in justice court.

This bill amends the Uniform Justice Court Act to increase the jurisdictional amount for small claims cases from $3,000 to $10,000 in justice court. It defines "small claim" as any cause of action for money not exceeding $10,000, exclusive of interest and costs. The bill also modifies provisions regarding counterclaims and joinder of causes of action to align with the new jurisdictional limit. The changes will take effect 90 days after the bill becomes law.

Raises the jurisdictional amount for small claims cases from $3,000 to $10,000 in justice court.

This bill amends the Uniform Justice Court Act to increase the jurisdictional amount for small claims cases from $3,000 to $10,000 in justice court. It defines "small claim" as any cause of action for money not exceeding $10,000, exclusive of interest and costs. The bill also modifies provisions regarding counterclaims and joinder of causes of action to align with the new jurisdictional limit. The changes will take effect 90 days after the bill becomes law.