Addresses and information on Montana small claims courts and filings.
A person can file a claim in small claims court if he/she has a dispute involving a certain amount of money with another person, company or government agency.
The amount that could be recovered is limited, and it varies from state to state (usually from $1,500 to 10,000 Dollars.)
Most common claims in small claims courts involve:
Things to bring to court:
Original copies of all papers you need to help prove the case (contracts, letters, rental agreements, canceled checks, deeds, repair bills, IOUs, diagrams, written damage estimates, photographs or even drawings.)
2 photocopies of every original document. (one for the defendant, one for the court)
The piece of clothing or the appliance damaged by the defendant, if that's the case.
Any witness that could help the case. Some judges allow notarized statements by witness that cannot appear in court.
Small Claims Courts Requirements:
Hearing dates are usually set on some evenings or on Saturday (once a month.)
Hearing is scheduled within 40 days in most cases (up to 70 days if one litigant does not live in the same county).
Yellowstone County Clerk of District Court Courthouse Billings, MT 59101 Phone: (406) 256`2865
Missoula County District Court Missoula, MT 59801 Phone: (406) 258`4780
US Dist Court 125 Central Ave W Great Falls, MT 59404-2825 Phone: (406) 453`7595
Gallatin County District Court 615 S 16th Ave Bozeman, MT 59715-1313 Phone: (406) 582`2160
Belgrade Rural Fire District 4 Corner Area Bozeman, MT 59718 Phone: (406) 522`8239
U S District Court - Butte 400 N Main Street Rm 101 Butte, MT 59701-8866 Phone: (406) 782`2304
United States Government US District Court Helena, MT 59601 Phone: (406) 441`1160
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