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Kansas Small Claims Courts<\/h1>\n
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Kansas small claims courts use simplified rules to allow non-legal professionals to resolve their minor civil disputes quickly and efficiently. These courts can hear civil lawsuits<\/a> involving monetary disputes or the return of property. The amount in dispute cannot exceed $4,000.00.<\/p>\r\n

Parties to a small claims case in Kansas cannot hire an attorney to represent them; they must represent their case on their own behalf. Small claims court hearings follow informal rules of evidence<\/a> and civil procedure<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

This article summarizes Kansas’ small claims court rules and procedures. The following resources provide small claims information that may be helpful to parties involved in a small claims case:<\/p>\r\n