![]() Clark County, Washington's small claims division has a jurisdictional limit of $10,000 applicable where “natural persons” are filing their case however, corporations and other non-person entities are subject to a limit of $5,000. The operation of Small Claims Court is a function of Clark County District Court. Rather, this blog merely presents basic information about the various Clark County state courts that offer different filing options for persons who may be seeking a monetary recovery with regard to their tort claim.įirst, for small matters, where it doesn't make economic sense to involve attorneys, there is the option of Small Claims Court. Likewise, it will not cover venue or jurisdiction rules, nor will it address federal court options. This blog won't endeavor to address the tactics of making such a choice. Occasionally I am asked, which court in Clark County, Washington, should my personal injury, wrongful death, or property damage case (all of which are “tort claims”) be filed in? It's a good question, and there are a lot of factors to consider. Aerial photo courtesy of retired Schauermann Thayer partner and pilot Jeffrey Jacobs. The Clark County Courthouse, seen from above, in 2008.
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