Small Claims

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Small Claims Court is a special kind of Civil Court in which disputes are resolved more quickly and inexpensively and the rules are more simple and less formal. To understand more about small claims matters we recommend you read the Basic Guide to Wisconsin Small Claims Actions. The Guide covers a large number of Frequently Asked Questions.

Below you will find links to the various points in the Small Claims Process.  Please read through each option and choose the link that most closely meets your needs.

FILING A NEW SMALL CLAIMS ACTION

YOU HAVE BEEN SERVED

YOU HAVE WON THE CASE

YOU HAVE LOST THE CASE

REOPEN THE CASE 

YOU CAME TO AN AGREEMENT AND SIGNED A STIPULATION

YOU DON'T LIKE THE JUDGE/COMMISSIONER'S DECISION

A JUDGMENT WAS FILED AND NOW THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN RETURNED AND MONEY JUDGMENT PAID