AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE-- PROCEDURE IN PARTICULAR ACTION -- SMALL CLAIMS AND CONSUMER CLAIMS

Summary

The law changes the fee structure for filing small‑claims and consumer claims, puts part of the fee into a state‑controlled mediation account, and obliges plaintiffs to waive their right to appeal while defendants waive appeal only on any compulsory counterclaim they file. It also raises the maximum compulsory counterclaim to $5,000 and outlines appeal fees and a limited exception for defaulted consumer product cases. The changes take effect Jan. 1, 2027.

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