Being sued for more than $25,000 is typically filed in which court?

• A. District Court
• B. Circuit Court
• C. Supreme Court
• D. Family Court

Answer: (B)

Civil cases are routed by how much is in dispute. Courts with limited jurisdiction handle smaller, simpler claims, while a court with general jurisdiction takes on larger, more complex civil matters. In many states, that general-jurisdiction venue is the circuit court, which is authorized to hear civil cases involving higher sums. So when the amount in controversy is over a modest threshold like $25,000, the case typically goes to the circuit court, not to a district (limited-jurisdiction) court. The other courts serve different purposes—family court for family matters, and the Supreme Court for higher-level appellate or specialized functions, depending on the state.