Can I electronically file my case in the Magistrate Court?

The Magistrate Court of Fulton County is also referred to as small claims court. You can electronically file a claim when you are seeking $15,000.00 or less. If your claim exceeds $15,000.00 principal, the Magistrate Court does not have jurisdiction (the legal authority) to hear your case, and it must be filed in another court; such as, State Court or Superior Court. This limit applies to both the claim of the Plaintiff and any counterclaim of the Defendant. Interest and court costs do not affect the jurisdictional amount.

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1. Are there any types of cases that cannot be filed in Magistrate Court?
2. Can I electronically file my case in the Magistrate Court?
3. Can the defendant file a late answer?
4. How do I electronically file my case?
5. How does one appeal a judgment?
6. How does one collect the award?
7. How does one prepare for the hearing?
8. How does the defendant know that he or she is being sued?
9. How does the plaintiff know that an answer has been filed?
10. Is there a cost to filing an answer or a counterclaim?
11. May I reschedule a court date?
12. The party who sued me actually owes me money. What can I do?
13. What do I bring to court?
14. What happens after the defendant is served with the Statement of Claim?
15. What happens if I file a case in the wrong court?
16. What is a default judgment?
17. What is the procedure for the hearing?
18. Where should I file my case?
19. Who may file a claim or have a claim filed against?