GEORGIA SMALL CLAIMS INFORMATION

Relevant Statutes:

Maximum Dollar Limit:

Locating Agent For Service:

Online Court Forms:

Service Of Process:

Hearing Date:

Attorneys:

Transfer:

Appeals:

Additional Information:

Cases are heard in Magistrate Court as there are no small claims courts.

Georgia Code Annotated Title 15, Ch. 10, Sections 1, 2, 40-137.

$15,000.

Secretary of State Corporations Division, 2 MLK Jr. Dr. S.E. Suite 315, West Tower,
Atlanta, Georgia 30334; Phone: (404) 656-2871; Fax: (404) 657-2248.

Georgia Court Forms Link.

Constable or disinterested approved adult.

Set by the court.

Allowed.

The case may be transferred to Superior Court if Defendant counterclaim exceeds $15,000.

Either party may file an appeal for a new trial in Superior Court within 30 days of judgment.

Equitable relief available. No jury trial. Defendant must answer complaint in writing or orally within 30 days to avoid default.