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Wisconsin Small Claims Courts<\/h1>\n
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Wisconsin’s District Courts handle small claims cases, which are civil disputes where the plaintiff seeks a money judgment of less than $10,000. Some exceptions to that limit apply. The small claims courts follow informal court rules, allowing many parties to file or defend against a small claims case without hiring an attorney.<\/p>\r\n

The following links provide self-help resources and additional information about Wisconsin’s small claims courts:<\/p>\r\n