Cedar County Small Claims Court
Small Claims Court (County Court) • Population: 8,380
Courthouse Information
Courthouse
Cedar County Court
Address
101 South Broadway, Hartington, NE 68739
Phone
(402) 254-7441Court Website
https://supremecourt.nebraska.govLocal Tips
- Part of Nebraska's 6th Judicial District
- Nebraska small claims limit is $3,600
How to File in Cedar County
Determine if your case qualifies for Nebraska small claims court (up to $3,600)
Send a written demand letter to the other party
File your claim at the Cedar County courthouse or online through the Small Claims Court (County 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 Nebraska
Important Rules in Nebraska
Frequently Asked Questions
To file a small claims case in Cedar County, Nebraska, visit your local courthouse at 101 South Broadway, Hartington, NE 68739 or the Small Claims Court (County Court) website. You'll need to fill out the claim form, pay the filing fee ($26 - $56), and serve the defendant. The maximum claim amount is $3,600.
The maximum you can sue for in Nebraska small claims court is $3,600. This limit applies to all counties including Cedar County.
In Nebraska, attorneys are generally not allowed to represent parties in small claims court. You will represent yourself in Cedar County small claims hearings.
From filing to hearing, a small claims case in Nebraska typically takes 30-60 days. Timelines in Cedar County may vary depending on court schedules.
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