Small claims up to $5,000 are handled by which court?

• A. District Court
• B. Justice of the Peace Courts
• C. Constitutional County Court
• D. Municipal Court

Answer: (B)

Small claims up to five thousand dollars are handled by Justice of the Peace Courts. These courts are the entry-level trial courts and are designed for quick, inexpensive resolution of minor civil disputes. The dollar limit defines their scope; cases involving more money go to higher courts. District Courts handle larger civil actions, Constitutional County Courts deal with county-wide matters such as probate and other statutes, and Municipal Courts focus on city code violations and certain offenses within a city. Justice of the Peace Courts also handle other small-civil matters and Class C misdemeanors, making them the appropriate venue for these low-dollar claims.