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Court System:

The court system in Vermont consists of the Supreme Court, Superior Court, and District Court.  Credit and collection cases are generally determined by the Superior Court.

    Superior Court:  The Superior Court has original and exclusive jurisdiction of all original civil actions.  (Judiciary 4-113.)

    Small Claims Court:  The Small Claims Court is a  division of the Superior Court.  It has jurisdiction over money claims where the amount in controversy does not exceed $3,500.00. (Court Proc. 187-5531.)

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