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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the nj small claims complaint in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering your name and address in the 'From Plaintiff' section. Ensure all details are accurate, including your phone number.
  3. In the 'To Defendant' section, fill in the defendant's name and address. This includes their city, state, zip code, and phone number.
  4. Provide details about the accident: enter the date of the accident, location (street and municipality), and identify both the owner and operator of the vehicle involved.
  5. Specify your demand amount for damages in the designated field.
  6. Finally, certify that there are no other pending actions related to this matter by signing and dating at the bottom of the form.

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Conclusion: Going to small claims court may be worth it for $500, but it will determine how you weigh your costs versus benefits. At a minimum, it is worth it to send a demand letter.
Filing fee Amount of Your ClaimFiling Fee $0- $1,500 $30 $1,500.01- $5,000 $50 *$5,000.01- $12,500 $75 **Frequent Filer $1001 more row
Small Claims handles cases in which someone wants to sue for not more than $5,000. These are the money limits of Small Claims. If the amount of money you are trying to recover is more than the small claims money limits, but not more than $20,000, your case should be filed in the regular Special Civil Part.
Small claims basics Generally, you can only sue for up to $12,500 in small claims court (or up to $6,250 if youre a business). You can ask a lawyer for advice before you go to court, but you cant have one with you in court.