Court:  Small claims cases are heard in the County Court, Small Claims Division.

Claim Limit:  $3,500.00

Answer Period:  An answer is not required (just show up for the trial).  However, if a Defendant is filing a Counterclaim the Defendant should file a written answer at least two days before the trial.

Attorney Representation: Not permitted (although the defendant can request that the case be transferred to the regular docket of the county court at least two days before the trial).

Eviction Cases:  Eviction cases cannot be filed in small claims court.

Jury Trial:  Jury trials are not permitted, but the defendant can request that the case be transferred to regular court in order to receive a jury trial.

Statutes of Limitations  (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-201 et seq.):
– Written Contract:  5 years
– Oral Contract: 4 years
– Personal Injury: 4 years
– Real Property: 4 years
– Personal Property: 4 years

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