Small Claims | Justice Court

Springville Justice Court has jurisdiction over small claims cases if the defendant (person being sued) resides in Springville or Mapleton City or the debt arose within the Springville or Mapleton City limits. If you have further questions, you can go directly to https://www.utcourts.gov/en/self-help/case-categories/consumer/small-claims.html or consult an attorney of your choosing. Additionally, refer to the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure for additional insight: https://legacy.utcourts.gov/rules/

Small claims can be filed for a claim up to $15,000.00. The claim must be for actual damages.
The fee to file a small claims case is:

After the Affidavit and Summons is filed with the court, the plaintiff (the person filing the claim) is responsible to serve the defendant with notice of the suit and the trial date 30 days before the scheduled date. It is the plaintiff’s responsibility to provide proof of service to the Court at least 20 days prior to the scheduled Small Claim Trial date.

Filing a Case

Fill out the forms in the link below and provide them to the court. They can be submitted through mail (a return address and postage must be provided), email, or brought to the court window.
Small Claims Packet

Helpful Links

Please provide three hard copies of any exhibits you wish to submit as part of the trial: one for the plaintiff, one for the defendant, and one for the court. Each copy must be numbered for easy identification during the trial. The court will not make copies of your exhibits. You must provide them yourself.

Claim less than $2,000	$60
Claim for $2,001 – $7,499	$100
Claim for $7,500 – $15,000	$185

Small Claims Information

Filing a Case

Helpful Links

After Judgments