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Small Claims Court in Barry County

A complete filing guide.

Small claims court is where money disputes are resolved on simplified procedures, with a filing fee set by the court and a hearing before a judge.

Below: the claim limit, the court's filing fee, the courthouse with its hours and phone, the towns and ZIP codes this county covers, and how to file. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it for you.

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Where to file small claims in Barry County

Small claims here are heard at the courthouse below. When you file, the court confirms the right location for your case.

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Barry County

Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.

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Cassville
Barry County Circuit Court - Small Claims
102 West Street, Suite 1, Cassville, MO, 65625
(417) 847-3133

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.

Small claims filings from Barry County are handled at Barry County Circuit Court - Small Claims in Cassville. Barry County covers 11 ZIP codes, including the Butterfield, Cassville and Eagle Rock areas.

E-filing

No, on paper, in person or by mail

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk phone

(417) 847-3133

In this county

Filing in Barry County

Small claims in Barry County

Barry County, Missouri, with a population of 35,618, handles small claims cases through the Missouri Small Claims Court system. Cases are heard at the Barry County Circuit Court - Small Claims in Cassville, located at 102 West Street, Suite 1, Cassville, Missouri 65625. The court can be reached by phone at (417) 847-3133, and information is posted at https://barrycountycourt.com/. Electronic filing is not available in this county, so filings are made on paper. The claim limit in Missouri Small Claims Court is $5,000. The court serves residents throughout the county, including the communities of Cassville, Monett, Purdy, Exeter, Wheaton, Seligman, Shell Knob, Washburn, Golden, Butterfield, and Eagle Rock, and covers ZIP codes such as 65625, 65708, 65734, 65647, and 65772. Barry County lies near Stone County, Lawrence County, and McDonald County, each of which operates its own courts. Questions about filing procedures and case status are answered by the court office in Cassville at the phone number listed above.

Where Barry County hears these cases

Barry County Circuit Court - Small Claims

102 West Street, Suite 1, Cassville, MO 65625

Barry County at a glance

Population35,618
Court sits inCassville
Court systemMissouri Small Claims Court
Claim limit$5,000
ZIP codes in county11
Towns and cities11
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Barry County

A case filed here usually comes from one of these communities:

Butterfield, Cassville, Eagle Rock, Exeter, Golden, Monett, Purdy, Seligman, Shell Knob, Washburn, Wheaton.

ZIP codes:

6487465623656256564165647656586570865734657456574765772

Barry County in context

About 35,618 people live in Barry County. Barry County Circuit Court - Small Claims, in Cassville, is about 14 miles from the McDonald County courthouse in Pineville.

Nearby counties

If the other side lives just over the county line, the case may belong next door:

Sources for Barry County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Barry County

$5,000
Maximum claim
$5,000 maximum
$25–$50
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Paper
E-filing
Paper or in-person filing
Permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Allowed, not required

Rules set by Missouri

State law sets the rules on what the court can hear, serving the other side, filing deadlines, interest, the hearing and collecting a judgment.

Step by Step

How to file a small claims case in Barry County

Filing fee
$25–$50
File online
No, file in person or by mail
Where
The courthouse listed above
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FAQ

Barry County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $5,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$25–$50.
Where do you file?+
At Barry County Circuit Court - Small Claims.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Barry County Circuit Court - Small Claims, 102 West Street, Suite 1, Cassville, MO 65625. Phone: (417) 847-3133.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Butterfield, Cassville, Eagle Rock, Exeter, Golden, Monett, Purdy, Seligman, Shell Knob, Washburn, Wheaton.

Official sources

Last checked August 2026. Verify current details with the court.

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