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Statutes: Colorado revised statutes, Sections 13.6.401-417; Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure for Small Claims Courts, Rule 501- 521.

Dollar Limit: $7,500.

Where to sue: Where defendant resides, is employed, or does business.

Service: Certified mail, return receipt requested, or disinterested adult, sheriff.

Hearing Date: Set by court; at least 21 days after summons issued.

Attorneys: Not allowed unless attorney represents self or as full-time employee of partnership or corporation involved in the case. If attorney appears, other side may also have attorney.

Transfer: If defendant counterclaims for more than $5,000 or wants to use an attorney, case tried under regular civil procedure of Court.

Appeals: By either side for review of law, not facts; to District Court within 15 days.

Special Provisions: No equitable relief except nullification of contracts. No jury trial. No libel or slander, forcible entry or detainer, recovery of personal property, specific performance, prejudgment attachment, injunctions or traffic cases. Right to sue may not be transferred. No discovery. Limit of two claims a month per plaintiff or 18 claims a year. Referee may be appointed. No eviction cases.

Note: This section outlines the special rules that apply to the small claims courts of all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Filing fees are not listed because they vary greatly and change frequently. This information was last updated in 2004. Because court rules may change at any time, always check with the clerk of the small claims court to verify the accuracy of the information given for your state.

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September 5 2008

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