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Types of Claims Allowed in Conciliation Court
Conciliation Court can hear claims up to $10,000. It can also order that personal property be returned. Exception: As of August 1, 2012, Conciliation Court can hear cases of seized propertyvalued up to $15,000.
| Claims Allowed |
| Defective goods sold or service provided |
Damage to property or vehicle |
| Back rent owed |
Accident repair expenses not paid |
NSF (non-sufficient funds) check tendered
in Hennepin County |
Worthless checks |
| Damage deposit not paid |
Wages not paid |
| Return of property (Replevin) |
Problem or incident did happen in and/or defendant lives in Hennepin County with some exceptions |
| Claims Not Allowed |
| Title to real estate |
Class Actions |
| Medical malpractice |
Libel or slander |
| Discrimination claims |
Actions against deceased persons |
| Actions when another court is involved |
Problem or incident did not happen in or defendant does not live in Hennepin County, with some exceptions |
If your claim exceeds the maximum of $10,000, you must state on the claim that you are asking for the lower amount for the court to have jurisdiction. You may not file any other claims related to the same incident. You should consider whether the person you are suing (the defendant) would be able to pay you. Although you may win your case, Conciliation Court is not a collection agency. See What to Do if You Win a Judgment for further information.
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