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Small claims in Taylor County covers money disputes up to $2,500 and runs on simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
This page sets out the ceiling on claims, what the court charges, the courthouse that covers Taylor County, how notice reaches the other party, the time limits, and the filing steps. Squabble can prepare and lodge the paperwork when you decide to go ahead.
Small claims in Taylor County are heard at the courthouse below. When you file, the court confirms the right location for your case based on where the defendant lives or where your dispute happened.
Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.
Check the filing location first. The court's small-claims page lists where papers are taken today, and Squabble confirms it for your case as part of filing.
Taylor County District Court – Small Claims Division, in Campbellsville, is the courthouse listed for Taylor County. Taylor County covers 4 ZIP codes, including the Campbellsville, Elk Horn and Mannsville areas.
This court works from paper filings, delivered in person or posted in. Squabble builds the packet so nothing is missing.
Small claims hearings are held in person at the courthouse.
Two sets of evidence are needed, one for the judge and one for the other side, and some courts also take it electronically in advance.
Residents of Taylor County, Kentucky, which has a population of 26,809, can bring small claims cases through the Kentucky Small Claims Division. Cases are heard at the Taylor County District Court, Small Claims Division, located at 300 E. Main St. in Campbellsville, 42718. The claim limit in this division is $2500. The court serves the communities of Campbellsville, Elk Horn, and Mannsville, along with the ZIP codes 42718, 42719, 42733, and 42758. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and it is closed on Saturday and Sunday. Questions about filing can be directed to the court by telephone at (270) 465-6686, and information is also posted at https://kycourts.gov/Courts/County-Information/Pages/Taylor.aspx. Electronic filing is not available for small claims cases in this county, so filings are handled at the courthouse. Taylor County lies near Green County, Adair County, and Marion County, each of which has its own district court handling small claims matters within its boundaries.
Taylor County covers these 3 towns and cities:
Campbellsville, Elk Horn, Mannsville.
ZIP codes:
With about 26,809 residents, Taylor County ranks 41st by population among the 120 counties of Kentucky. Taylor County District Court – Small Claims Division in Campbellsville lies around 5 miles from the Green County courthouse in Greensburg.
If the other side lives just over the county line, the case may belong next door:
This is the part of the court built for ordinary money arguments. The procedure is stripped back, and there is a ceiling on the amount at stake.
Maximum claim
The county where it happened and the county where they live are both generally available.
Courts do not allow one dispute to be filed as several in order to beat the maximum.
What this court awards is a sum of money, not an instruction to act or to hand something back.
Lawyers are allowed at a Kentucky hearing but are not needed. The procedure is written for self-representation.
A claim involving a minor is brought by a court-appointed guardian.
Over the limit? Claims over the cap can go two ways: cut to the limit and stay, or move to regular civil court at full value. Cutting it normally waives the excess.
These are the limits for Taylor County, population about 26,809. Taylor County District Court – Small Claims Division is the courthouse listed for Taylor County.
Debts up to $2,500 belong in this court. These are the arguments people bring most frequently.
Taylor County takes in Campbellsville, Elk Horn and Mannsville and the rest of the county. Taylor County has about 26,809 residents.
It's built to be navigable without a lawyer. Here's the shape of a case from start to finish.
Complete the claim form, choose the right court, and pay the filing fee.
Papers are delivered to the defendant, who may answer them or settle the matter first.
The hearing is informal and quick, sometimes by video, and the judge decides on the spot or sends the outcome later.
Taylor County District Court – Small Claims Division lists (270) 465-6686 as its number. This is the route a Taylor County case takes, whether it starts in 42718 or anywhere else among the county ZIP codes.
Filing is only half of it. The defendant has to receive formal notice, a step called service of process, and in most cases you cannot hand over the papers yourself.
Courts accept service by a sheriff or constable, a professional server, the clerk via certified mail, or an adult who is not party to the case. Permitted methods and charges change by county.
There is a deadline, counted backwards from the hearing, by which the defendant must have the papers. Ask the clerk for it when the date is assigned.
Service is proved on paper. The server completes and signs a form, and it is filed before the matter is heard.
Service is where many self-filed cases stall. Squabble can coordinate professional Service of Process so it's done correctly and on time.
Addresses in Taylor County include places such as Campbellsville, Elk Horn and Mannsville. A Taylor County address carries one of its 4 ZIP codes, 42718, 42719 and 42733 among them.
Filing is only possible for a set time after the events. Beyond it, the other side can have the claim thrown out.
| Claim type | Deadline to file |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 10 years |
| Oral contract | 5 years |
| Property damage | 2 years |
| Personal injury | 1 year |
Taylor County, population about 26,809, is covered by the table above. The same periods apply in Taylor County as in nearby Green County and Adair County, which are in the same state.
Money owed under a contract in Kentucky generally accrues interest at 8% per year before judgment (Ky. Rev. Stat. §360.010).
A running total including interest can be worked out with the Squabble interest calculator.
It is the same rate across all 4 Taylor County ZIP codes. The rate above is the one for Taylor County, population about 26,809.
Verify the figure is inside the limit and that you are still within the deadline for this claim type.
Identify the party precisely, lay out what occurred, and show the arithmetic behind the total.
File with the Taylor County small-claims court on paper, by mail or at the counter, and pay the $25–$65 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
Arrange service once your hearing date is set and file the proof of service with the court.
Gather the paperwork and label your exhibits so each point can be shown quickly.
Attend the hearing, in person or by video if that is offered, make your case, and receive the outcome.
Go through the events with Eleanor. The documents are prepared, Triple-Checked™ for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and filed for you.
Start for FREE →Claim form starts the case · Proof of service shows the defendant was notified · Fee waiver if you qualify. Exact form names vary by court; Squabble prepares the right ones for your courthouse.
Campbellsville, Elk Horn and Mannsville are among the places in Taylor County that filings come from. Taylor County takes in filings from 4 ZIP codes, 42718 first in the list.
Small claims hearings are short and informal, and the judge asks questions directly. Most people present their own case.
Taylor County District Court – Small Claims Division sits at the 42718 address shown above. Campbellsville, Elk Horn and Mannsville are among the Taylor County places a hearing can draw parties from.
A judgment is the court's decision. Collecting it is a separate step, with court-backed tools if the other side doesn't pay. Which tools are available depends on state law.
Part of the debtor's earnings may be redirected toward the judgment where state law provides for it.
A court-ordered levy allows funds to be taken from the debtor's bank account.
Recording the judgment with the county can place a lien on the debtor's real property.
You may also apply for an order compelling the debtor to attend and disclose income and assets on oath. Interest generally continues at the rate the state sets until the debt is met.
Campbellsville, Elk Horn and Mannsville are among the Taylor County places a judgment debtor may live in. The judgment in a Taylor County case comes from Taylor County District Court – Small Claims Division in Campbellsville.
Last reviewed August 2026. Court fees, limits, and procedures change. Verify current details with the court before filing.
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