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District of Columbia small claims limit

In the District of Columbia, you can sue for up to $10,000 in small claims court.

Details: Small Claims and Conciliation Branch of D.C. Superior Court; excludes interest, attorney fees, and costs.

Last reviewed September 30, 2026

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

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