Court:  Small claims cases are heard in the Small Claims Division of the District Court.

Claim Limit:  $2,500.00

Answer Period:  Defendant may file an answer within five days of the hearing, but only if a counterclaim is being filed.

Attorney Representation: Attorneys can represent clients in small claims court.

Eviction Cases:  Eviction cases can be filed in small claims court.

Jury Trial:  The defendant may request a jury trial at least seven days before the hearing date.

Statutes of Limitations  (Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 413.080 et seq.):
– Written Contract:  15 years
– Oral Contract: 5 years
– Personal Injury: 1 year
– Real Property: 5 years
– Personal Property: 2 years

Kentucky Small Claims Forms

Kentucky District Court Rules

Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure
Kentucky Rules of Criminal Procedure
Kentucky Family Court Rules of Procedure
Kentucky Rules of Evidence

Kentucky District Court Forms

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