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Oregon Small Claims Courts<\/h1>\n
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Each Justice Court in Oregon contains a small claims department. The small claims court allows litigants to resolve minor civil disputes<\/a> themselves at a reduced cost. The small claims court may award up to $10,000 in a single case.<\/p>\r\n

The following self-help resources provide more information about Oregon’s small claims courts:<\/p>\r\n