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MI County Guide

Cheboygan County Small Claims Court

Small Claims Division (District Court) • Population: 25,579

$6,500
Maximum Claim
$30 - $70
Filing Fees
30-60 days
Timeline
In-person
Hearing Format

Courthouse Information

Courthouse

89th District Court

Address

870 S Main Street, PO Box 70, Cheboygan, MI 49721

Local Tips

  • Michigan small claims limit is $7,000
  • Email: d89@cheboygancounty.net

How to File in Cheboygan County

1

Determine if your case qualifies for Michigan small claims court (up to $6,500)

2

Send a written demand letter to the other party

3

File your claim at the Cheboygan County courthouse or online through the Small Claims Division (District Court)

4

Serve the defendant with official notice of the lawsuit

5

Prepare your evidence, documents, and witnesses

6

Attend the in-person hearing and present your case

Statute of Limitations in Michigan

6 years
Written Contracts
6 years
Oral Contracts
3 years
Property Damage

Important Rules in Michigan

Attorneys cannot represent parties
No appeals permitted

Frequently Asked Questions

To file a small claims case in Cheboygan County, Michigan, visit your local courthouse at 870 S Main Street, PO Box 70, Cheboygan, MI 49721 or the Small Claims Division (District Court) website. You'll need to fill out the claim form, pay the filing fee ($30 - $70), and serve the defendant. The maximum claim amount is $6,500.

The maximum you can sue for in Michigan small claims court is $6,500. This limit applies to all counties including Cheboygan County.

In Michigan, attorneys are generally not allowed to represent parties in small claims court. You will represent yourself in Cheboygan County small claims hearings.

From filing to hearing, a small claims case in Michigan typically takes 30-60 days. Timelines in Cheboygan County may vary depending on court schedules.

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