GOING TO SMALL CLAIMS COURT--ORLEANS PARISH
Form # 1000-SC Rev. 01/01/10 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION FIRST CITY COURT OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS Ellen M. Hazeur, Clerk 421 Loyola Avenue, Room 201 New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 (504) 592-9154 Read these instructions before filing a Small Claims Suit. INSTRUCTIONS 1. The most you can sue for is $3,000.00. The filing fee for a small claims petition is $110.00 per defendant (CASH, VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS OR DISCOVER ONLY) and $20.00 service fee to the Constable for service in Orleans Parish. If service must be made outside of Orleans Parish it will cost more; you should contact the Constable’s office at (504) 523-3258 to get the exact cost. Note that there will be additional service fees if you file pleadings that must be served. 2. You must have the full name and address of the person you sue. You are responsible for keeping up with the defendant’s current address. 3. If the defendant is not domiciled in Orleans Parish, you should se...