24A.230 Jurisdiction -- Authority. - Kentucky Statutes

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24A.230 Jurisdiction -- Authority. (1) The small claims division shall have jurisdiction, concurrent with that of the District Court, in all civil actions, other than libel, slander, alienation of affections,
malicious prosecution and abuse of process actions, when the amount of money or
damages or the value of the personal property claimed does not exceed one
thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) exclusive of interest and costs. (2) The division may also be used in civil matters when the plaintiff seeks to disaffirm, avoid, or rescind a contract or agreement for the purchase of goods or services not
in excess of one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) exclusive of interest and
costs. (3) The division shall have authority to grant appropriate relief, except no prejudgment actions for attachment, garnishment, replevin or other provisional remedy may be
filed in the division. History: Amended 1988 Ky. Acts ch. 137, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1988. -- Amended 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 36, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1980. -- Created 1976 (1st Extra.
Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 9, sec. 5.