Commencing January 1, 2012, the small claims court jurisdiction will generally increase from $7,500
to $10,000 for an action brought by a natural person.  For a claim of
bodily injury from a car accident, the increase to $10,000 will not occur until
2015.  The dollar limit in small claims court for an action brought by a
corporation or other entity will remain at $5,000.  Senate Bill 221.