Section 1801. Small claims defined  


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  • The  term  "small  claim"  or "small claims" as used in this act shall
      mean and include any cause of action for money only  not  in  excess  of
      five thousand dollars exclusive of interest and costs, provided that the
      defendant  either  resides,  or  has  an  office  for the transaction of
      business or a regular employment, within a district of the court in  the
      county.