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In Missouri, small claims court handles cases under $5000. You can file a claim yourself without an attorney. The process is faster and cheaper than civil court, taking 3-6 months. Forms like the Statement of Claim and Affidavit of Service are available online or at the courthouse. Filing fees range from $30 to $100. Visit the Clay County Circuit Courts website for specific forms and details.

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Kansas City Missouri
Hello Kathleen, in Missouri:
- Small claims court is for cases under $*.
- You can file a claim yourself.
- You may seek legal advice but cannot have a lawyer represent you in court.
Please confirm if the value of your property falls under this limit.
It would be just about $*,*
Hello Kathleen, you can proceed with filing your case in the small claims court in Kansas City, Missouri, as the value of your property is within the limit. To start, you'll need to fill out the necessary forms and pay a filing fee.
What is the fastest way to get resolution of this cuz I don't have money small claims or civil and how long do they take
Hi Kathleen, in Missouri:
- Small claims court is usually faster and cheaper than civil court.
- It may take between * to 6 months for your case to be resolved.
- Civil court may take longer, possibly over a year.
Consider contacting Kansas City's local legal aid for free or low-cost advice.
So it's small claims can I get the forms and fill them out myself do I have to have an attorney
Hello Kathleen, in Missouri:
- You can certainly get the forms and fill them out yourself.
- You don't need an attorney in small claims court. In fact, attorneys aren't usually allowed in these cases.
- You can get the forms from Kansas City's local courthouse or online.
All right where do I go to and what forms do I need for small claims against a private party
Hello Kathleen, in Kansas City, Missouri, you'll need to visit the local courthouse to get the forms. The required forms are:
- Statement of Claim form (for describing the details about the dispute)
- Affidavit of Service (for proving that the defendant was notified)
You can also find these forms online on your local courthouse's website.
Right now I have availability to free downloads with a computer for the forms what site do I go to and which forms do I need
Hello Kathleen, you can find these forms on the Kansas City, Missouri courthouse's website. The forms you need are:
- Statement of Claim Form
- Affidavit of Service Form
Please look for these specifically in the "Small Claims" section.
Is there a filing fee or what is the cost of this
Hello Kathleen, in Kansas City, Missouri:
- The filing fee for small claims court is typically around $* to $*.
- The exact amount can vary, so it would be best to check with your local courthouse or their website for specific details.
So if I'm in Clay county Missouri what would be the website I would go to
Hello Kathleen, if you're in Clay County, Missouri, you should visit the Clay County Circuit Court's website. You can find the necessary forms and information there. Please ensure to check the "Small Claims" section.
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