קטגוריות: Small Claims

A Magistrate’s Court with jurisdiction over one defendant, as per the previously detailed local jurisdiction rules, will have jurisdiction over all defendants. Example: A lawsuit against two individuals, one residing in Afula and the other in Tel Aviv, may be filed in the Small Claims Court in either Afula or Tel Aviv. Again, if the […]

Yes, exemption from paying a filing fee is granted in certain cases. The Courts (Fees) Regulations, 5767-2007 specify types of litigants who, by virtue of their status, are entitled to an exemption (e.g., litigants with financial difficulties who meet certain conditions). In cases where a litigant wishes to obtain an exemption from the fee, they […]

Yes, there are mandatory fees associated with filing a small claims lawsuit. A court fee of 1% of the claim amount, with a minimum of 50 NIS, is payable upon filing. Therefore, for claims up to 5,000 NIS, the plaintiff will pay a 50 NIS fee; for claims exceeding 5,000 NIS, the plaintiff will pay […]