Sumner County Small Claims Court
Small Claims Court (District Court) • Population: 22,382
Courthouse Information
Courthouse
Sumner County District Court
Address
501 North Washington Street, PO Box 399, Wellington, KS 67152
Phone
(620) 326-5936Court Website
https://www.kscourts.orgLocal Tips
- Kansas small claims limit is $4,000
- 30th Judicial District
How to File in Sumner County
Determine if your case qualifies for Kansas small claims court (up to $4,000)
Send a written demand letter to the other party
File your claim at the Sumner County courthouse or online through the Small Claims Court (District Court)
Serve the defendant with official notice of the lawsuit
Prepare your evidence, documents, and witnesses
Attend the in-person hearing and present your case
Statute of Limitations in Kansas
Important Rules in Kansas
Frequently Asked Questions
To file a small claims case in Sumner County, Kansas, visit your local courthouse at 501 North Washington Street, PO Box 399, Wellington, KS 67152 or the Small Claims Court (District Court) website. You'll need to fill out the claim form, pay the filing fee ($20 - $55), and serve the defendant. The maximum claim amount is $4,000.
The maximum you can sue for in Kansas small claims court is $4,000. This limit applies to all counties including Sumner County.
In Kansas, attorneys are generally not allowed to represent parties in small claims court. You will represent yourself in Sumner County small claims hearings.
From filing to hearing, a small claims case in Kansas typically takes 30-45 days. Timelines in Sumner County may vary depending on court schedules.
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