Sec. 3. The court has original and concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit and superior courts in possessory actions between landlord and tenant in which the past due rent at the time of filing does not exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000). The court also has original and concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit and superior courts in actions for the possession of property where the value of the property sought to be recovered does not exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000). These jurisdictional limitations are not affected by interest and attorney's fees.
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-4-3.]
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.170-2015, SEC.8; P.L.125-2021, SEC.5.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 33. Courts and Court Officers
Article 34. Marion County Small Claims Courts
Chapter 3. Jurisdiction, Rules, and Procedure
33-34-3-1. Venue in Township Small Claims Court Within County
33-34-3-2. Contract and Tort Jurisdiction
33-34-3-4. Emergency Possessory Actions
33-34-3-5. Jurisdiction Denied
33-34-3-11. Waiver of Trial by Jury; Transfer of Claim
33-34-3-13. Satisfaction of Judgment