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In Cass County, money disputes up to $15,000 go to the small-claims court: simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
Read on for the claim ceiling, the fees, the courthouse serving Cass County, the way the other side is notified, the cut-off dates, and each filing step. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it on your behalf.
Cass County hears small claims at the courthouse listed here, with the venue confirmed at filing from the defendant's address or the location of the dispute.
Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.
Confirm the courthouse before you file. The court's own small-claims page carries its current filing location and hours, and Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.
Cass County covers 34 ZIP codes, including the Absaraka, Amenia and Argusville areas. Cass County Courthouse - Attention Clerk's Office: Small Claims Division, in Fargo, is the courthouse listed for Cass County.
Filings here are on paper, brought to the counter or posted. Squabble assembles the packet so it is complete when it arrives.
Small claims hearings are held in person at the courthouse.
Have copies of your evidence for the bench and for the other party. Some courts take documents electronically before the hearing as well.
Residents of Cass County, North Dakota, which has a population of 200,945, can bring small claims cases through the North Dakota Small Claims Court, where the claim limit is $15,000. Filings for the county are handled at the Cass County Courthouse - Attention Clerk's Office: Small Claims Division, located at 211 9th St. S. in Fargo, 58103. The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. The office can be reached at (701) 451-6900, and county information is posted at https://www.casscountynd.gov/. The county covers Fargo, West Fargo, Casselton, Kindred, Mapleton, Horace, Harwood and Tower City, among other communities, and includes ZIP codes such as 58078, 58102, 58104 and 58012. Cass County lies near Traill County, Ransom County and Barnes County. Electronic filing is not available for small claims matters in this county, so paperwork is processed at the courthouse in Fargo during the hours listed above.
These 22 places sit inside Cass County:
Absaraka, Amenia, Argusville, Arthur, Ayr, Buffalo, Casselton, Davenport, Erie, Fargo, Gardner, Grandin, Harwood, Horace, Hunter, Kindred, Leonard, Mapleton, Page, Tower City, West Fargo, Wheatland.
With about 200,945 residents, Cass County ranks 1st by population among the 53 counties of North Dakota. Cass County Courthouse - Attention Clerk's Office: Small Claims Division, in Fargo, is about 29 miles from the Barnes County courthouse in Valley City.
Neighbouring counties and the courts that serve them:
Small claims handles money owed between ordinary people and businesses. Procedure is kept light, and claims are capped.
Maximum claim
Either the place the dispute arose or the place the other party lives will usually work.
A single argument stays a single case; it cannot be carved up to fit the limit.
What this court awards is a sum of money, not an instruction to act or to hand something back.
Lawyers are allowed at a North Dakota hearing but are not needed. The procedure is written for self-representation.
Under-18s are represented by a guardian the court appoints.
Over the limit? Two routes exist: reduce the claim to the cap and stay here, or take the full sum to regular civil court. Reducing it normally forfeits the difference.
They are the same across all 34 Cass County ZIP codes, from 58002 onward. Cass County is under the same limits as nearby Traill County and Ransom County.
If someone owes you money, up to $15,000, small claims is built for it. These are the disputes residents bring most often.
Cass County takes in Absaraka, Amenia and Argusville and the rest of the county. Cass County has about 200,945 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.
Service puts the papers in the defendant's hands and starts their time to answer or settle.
A short hearing, held in the courtroom or remotely where that is offered. A decision follows on the day or shortly afterwards.
Everything below applies to a case filed in Cass County, at the Fargo courthouse. Cass County Courthouse - Attention Clerk's Office: Small Claims Division lists (701) 297-6000 as its number.
The defendant must be given formal notice after filing. This is service of process, and as a rule you are not permitted to serve the papers yourself. The usual route in North Dakota is the sheriff or constable, email service where the court allows it, delivery arranged by the court or certified mail.
Depending on the court: the sheriff or constable, a professional process server, the clerk by certified mail, or another adult who isn't part of the case. Methods and costs vary by county.
Every court fixes a minimum number of days between service and the hearing. The clerk will tell you what it is for your case. Service must be completed at least 3 days before hearing.
Whoever serves the papers completes a proof of service, which is filed with the court before the hearing.
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 Cass County include places such as Absaraka, Amenia and Argusville. Traill County and Ransom County are the counties nearest to Cass County.
Claims do not stay open indefinitely. Time runs from the events themselves, and a filing made afterwards may be shut out.
| Kind of claim | Filing deadline |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 6 years |
| Oral contract | 6 years |
| Property damage | 6 years |
| Personal injury | 6 years |
They do not change from one Cass County ZIP code to another, 58002 included. The same periods apply in Cass County as in nearby Traill County and Ransom County, which are in the same state.
Money owed under a contract in North Dakota generally accrues interest at 6% per year before judgment (N.D. Cent. Code §47-14-05).
Interest can be calculated before filing using the Squabble interest calculator.
It is the same rate across all 34 Cass County ZIP codes. The rate above is the one for Cass County, population about 200,945.
Make sure the claim is under the maximum and that the limitation period has not expired.
Name the correct party, describe what happened, and show how the amount is calculated.
File with the Cass County small-claims court on paper, by mail or at the counter, and pay the $20–$40 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
With a hearing date in hand, organise service and lodge the completed proof with the court.
Sort the documents and exhibits in advance so they can be handed up in order.
Attend, in the courtroom or by video where the court allows it, put your case, and hear the ruling.
Describe the dispute to Eleanor. Squabble drafts the paperwork, puts it through a Triple-Check™ for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and lodges it with the court.
Start for FREE →You will meet a claim form, a proof of service, and possibly a fee waiver. What each is called depends on the court, and Squabble matches them to your courthouse.
Absaraka, Amenia and Argusville are among the places in Cass County that filings come from. Cass County has a population of about 200,945.
Expect a short, informal hearing in which the judge asks the questions. Most people present their own case.
Hearings in Cass County cases are listed at Cass County Courthouse - Attention Clerk's Office: Small Claims Division in Fargo. Cass County has about 200,945 residents.
The ruling establishes the debt. Recovery is a further step, supported by enforcement measures that are set by each state.
Part of the debtor's earnings may be redirected toward the judgment where state law provides for it.
Money in the debtor's bank account can be seized under a levy the court orders.
Recording the judgment with the county can place a lien on the debtor's real property.
Courts can also summon the debtor to answer questions about income and property under oath. Until the balance is paid, interest usually continues to run at the statutory rate.
The judgment in a Cass County case comes from Cass County Courthouse - Attention Clerk's Office: Small Claims Division in Fargo. Absaraka, Amenia and Argusville are among the Cass County places a judgment debtor may live in.
Information reviewed August 2026. Courts change fees, limits and procedures, so check the current details before filing.
Talk with Eleanor about what happened. Squabble prepares your demand letter and court-ready documents, Triple-Checks them for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files your Cass County case for you.
