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. The changes apply to actions and proceedings for the recovery of money or chattels, joinder of causes of action, and counterclaims. The bill redefines "small claim" to include any cause of action for money not exceeding $10,000. The amendments 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. The changes apply to actions and proceedings for the recovery of money or chattels, joinder of causes of action, and counterclaims. The bill redefines "small claim" to include any cause of action for money not exceeding $10,000. The amendments take effect 90 days after the bill becomes law.