Small Claims

Delta City Justice Court has jurisdiction over small claims cases if the defendant (person being sued) resides in Delta City or the debt arose within the Delta City limits.

Small claims can be filed for a claim up to $10,000.  The claim must be for actual damages in dollar amounts (can't file for treble damages).

Contact the court to find out small claims filing fees.

The court may provide the forms needed to file a small claims case but recommends the plaintiff get the complete information and small claims forms on the website.

After the case is filed with the court, the plaintiff (person filing the claim) is responsible for serving the defendant notice of the suit and the trial date. The return or proof of service to the plaintiff must be provided to the court before the court date.

To file a small claims please click here: https://www.utcourts.gov/odr/