West Virginia · Small claims limit

West Virginia small claims limit

In West Virginia, you can sue for up to $20,000 in small claims court.

The rule

Small claims limit
$20,000
Details
Magistrate court civil jurisdiction, exclusive of interest and costs (raised by 2025 legislation).

Law: W. Va. Code § 50-2-1

Last reviewed September 30, 2026

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