Digest: The Act gives a defendant more time to respond to a claim in small claims court. The Act says that the amount of a claim needed to request a jury trial in small claims court includes some interest, costs and fees. (Flesch Readability Score: 78.7). [Digest: The Act says that the amount of a claim needed to request a jury trial in small claims court includes some interest, costs and fees. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.7).] Increases the time for a defendant to respond to a claim in small claims court. Clarifies that the total amount or value of a claim required to request a jury trial in small claims court includes identified prejudgment or preaward interest, fees and costs.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 46.455, 55.065
A-Engrossed: 46.455, 55.065, 46.445, 55.045, 30.648
Enrolled: 46.455, 55.065, 46.445, 55.045, 30.648