Choose small claims for pure money claims within the ceiling; use regular procedure when you need non-money relief or higher complexity.
Small claims are for pure money claims — not ejectment, injunction, or replevin.
Small claims are summary and generally unappealable; regular civil actions have fuller remedies and appeals.
No counsel at small-claims hearing; allowed in regular actions.
Last reviewed November 9, 2026. Laws, rules and Bar Bulletins change; if a source above has been amended or superseded, the official text controls.
Check latest A.M. 08-8-7-SC amendment.
Artificial splitting to fit small claims can be abusive — don't.
Helps draft demand letters and research; filing is yours.
A.M. No. 08-8-7-SC small claims filing steps, venue, forms and final judgment.
SENA, RAB venue, position paper and 10-day appeal under Labor Code Art. 229.
Family Code Arts. 35–38, 36, 45–47: void vs voidable marriages and filing periods.
