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Lawsuits to collect debts are usually filed in state courts—and may be filed in small claims courts, depending on the amount of the debt and the small claims court’s jurisdictional limits (the maximum amount of a claim that can be filed in the court).

In Nebraska, lawsuits to collect debts are typically filed in state courts, and the court in which a lawsuit is filed depends on the amount of the debt. Small claims courts in Nebraska handle cases involving disputes of $3,900 or less (as of the knowledge cutoff in 2023). This limit is the jurisdictional cap for small claims courts, meaning that any debt above this amount must be filed in a different court, such as county court or district court. If the debt exceeds the small claims limit, the case may be filed in the county court, where the limit for civil cases is up to $57,000, or in the district court for even larger claims. It's important for individuals seeking to file a lawsuit for debt collection to be aware of these jurisdictional limits and to file their case in the appropriate court. An attorney can provide guidance on the proper venue for filing a lawsuit based on the amount of the debt and the specific circumstances of the case.

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