South Dakota · Small claims limit

South Dakota small claims limit

In South Dakota, you can sue for up to $12,000 in small claims court.

The rule

Small claims limit
$12,000
Details
Not including allowable costs or attorney fees.

Law: S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-45.1

Last reviewed September 30, 2026

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