Philadelphia Municipal CourtSmall Claims Filing Made Simple
File your small claims case at Philadelphia Municipal Court with professional assistance. We handle the paperwork, court procedures, and filing requirements while you focus on your case.
About Philadelphia Municipal Court
Philadelphia Municipal Court handles civil cases with claims up to $12,000, making it the primary venue for small claims disputes in Philadelphia. The court serves all Philadelphia County residents and businesses.
With over 250,000 cases filed annually, the Municipal Court is one of the busiest in Pennsylvania. The court's Civil Division specifically handles landlord-tenant disputes, contract breaches, property damage claims, and consumer complaints.
What You Can File
- • Breach of contract disputes
- • Property damage claims
- • Landlord-tenant disputes
- • Consumer complaints
- • Personal injury (under $12,000)
- • Unpaid debt collection
Important Limits
- • Maximum claim: $12,000
- • No jury trials in Municipal Court
- • 4-year statute of limitations (contracts)
- • 2-year statute of limitations (torts)
- • Must serve defendant within 30 days
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94% Success Rate
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