Connecticut · Small claims limit

Connecticut small claims limit

In Connecticut, you can sue for up to $5,000 in small claims court.

The rule

Small claims limit
$5,000
Details
Security-deposit claims may exceed the limit when the statutory double damages push the total over $5,000.

Law: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 51-15(d)

Last reviewed September 30, 2026

Not legal advice. Statutes change; check the linked section.