Jurisdiction on Small Claims Cases

Question 1

Purpose

Answer 1

To provide a simpler and more
inexpensive and expeditious
means of settling disputes
involving purely money claims
than the regular civil process.

Question 2

Where to file

Answer 2

1. MeTC
2. MTCC
3. MTC
4. MCTC

Question 3

Civil Cases covered:

Answer 3

Purely civil in nature where the claim or relief prayed for by the plaintiff is solely for payment or reimbursement of sum of money, and the value of the claim does not exceed P 400,000 for the MeTCs and P 300,000 for the MTCCs, MTCs, and MCTCs (A.M. No. 08-8-7-SC, as amended by OCA Circular No. 45-2019).

a. For money owed under any of the following:
i. Contract of Lease;
ii. Contract of Loan;
iii. Contract of Services;
iv. Contract of Sale; or
v. Contract of Mortgage;

b. For liquidated damages arising from contracts; and
c. The enforcement of a barangay amicable settlement or an arbitration award involving a money claim