Which Court will your Civil Claim be conducted in?
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Litigation is the formal legal process which takes place when a case is handled through the Singapore Court system. Through legal proceedings conducted in Court, parties whom are involved in a legal dispute obtain the Court’s judgment and decision on how the dispute should be settled.
Civil litigation is the formal legal proceedings in Court which take place if the legal dispute relates to a civil case and if the case involves a person’s private rights and liabilities
A civil claim will be conducted through one of the following Courts, depending on the type and amount or value of claim:
Small Claims Tribunal:
This Court handles cases involving claims with an amount or value up to $10,000.
This Court can also handle claims with an amount or value up to $20,000 if both parties agree.
State Courts of Singapore:
Magistrates’ Courts:
These Courts handle cases involving claims with an amount or value up to $60,000.
District Courts:
These Courts handle cases involving claims with an amount or value up to $250,000.
Supreme Court of Singapore:
High Court:
This Court handles cases involving claims with an amount or value above $250,000.
This Court can also handle any claim with a lower amount or value.
Family Justice Courts:
These Courts handle cases involving family and matrimonial law such as divorce, maintenance of the wife and children, custody of children, domestic violence and personal protection orders.
