Small Claims Court in Tennessee

People occasionally will threaten to take someone to small claims court over a nominal amount of money they feel are owed to them.  However, Tennessee does not have a small claims court.  Tennessee uses General Sessions Court as the court for the majority of civil cases over smaller claimed amounts.  In order for General Sessions Court to have jurisdiction over a civil claim for money damages, then the total claim of damages must be under twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00).  If you are sued or wish to bring suit against a person in General Sessions Court, it is advised to have counsel present.  While many feel that they do not need an attorney in General Sessions, it does not replace the knowledge and experience that a licensed Tennessee attorney can bring to your case.  In some instances, your attorney fees and court costs may even be repaid as part of your judgment.  The Law Offices of Andrew E. Farmer is ready and willing to bring our unique brand of  result driven representation to your case.  Our attorneys practice in Sevier, Jefferson, Cocke, Blount and Knox Counties.