24A.230 Jurisdiction -- Authority.

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(1)The small claims division shall have jurisdiction, concurrent with that of the

District Court, in all civil actions, other than libel, slander, alienation of affections,

malicious prosecution and abuse of process actions, when the amount of money or

damages or the value of the personal property claimed does not exceed two

thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) exclusive of interest and costs.

(2)The division may also be used in civil matters when the plaintiff seeks to disaffirm,

avoid, or rescind a contract or agreement for the purchase of goods or services not

in excess of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) exclusive of interest and

costs.

(3)The division shall have authority to grant appropriate relief, except no prejudgment

actions for attachment, garnishment, replevin or other provisional remedy may be

filed in the division.