Simplified Claim Form – Small Claims, Evidence & Excel | Word/PDF

Application for Summons in Simplified Proceedings – Template Package for Smaller Monetary Claims helps businesses and other claimants compile information for a potential civil lawsuit filed with a Swedish district court. The package contains editable Word templates, corresponding searchable PDF files, and an Excel register with nine tabs. The focus is on monetary claims, statement of facts, proper claim, disclosure of evidence, and preliminary procedural review.

Note: The templates are private working documents. Sveriges Domstolar offers an official form (DV 161) and e-service. A correctly drafted independent application is possible, but the content must meet current formal requirements. No application is submitted automatically through these files. The court determines the form of proceedings and jurisdiction.

For Which Cases?

Preparation of smaller monetary disputes, for example when a business wants to challenge a disputed invoice claim or other concrete monetary claim in district court. Simplified proceedings, sometimes called small claims, may be applicable when the claim normally does not exceed half the price base amount, subject to exceptions in the Swedish Code of Judicial Procedure. In 2026, the limit is normally set at SEK 29,600. Always check the current annual limit before filing; the amount for 2027 is not assumed to be the same.

Document List – File by File

File	Content	Format
01. Application for Summons	Parties, specific claim, grounds, court jurisdiction, and signature.	DOCX / PDF
02. Claim and Amount Specification	Capital items, verified payments, interest, and cost items.	DOCX / PDF
03. Grounds and Circumstances	Chronology, contractual basis, and factual circumstances.	DOCX / PDF
04. Disclosure of Evidence and Exhibits	Evidence items for documents and witnesses, list of exhibits.	DOCX / PDF
05. Forum and Procedural Review	Type of case, competent court, procedural cost risk, and firm signature.	DOCX / PDF
06. Swedish User Guide	Step-by-step workflow, current legal sources, and limitations.	DOCX / PDF
07. English User Guide	English guidance for the Swedish-law documents.	DOCX / PDF
08. Procedural Register	Excel with nine tabs for cases, claims, and tracking.	XLSX

Excel Register – Nine Tabs

Dashboard, Cases, Claims, Payments, Evidence, Timeline, Costs, Procedural Log, and Read Me. Excel compiles registered capital items that the user has explicitly marked as checked, as well as verified payments. The difference is purely administrative. The workbook does not calculate statutory interest, court jurisdiction, recoverable litigation costs, or the outcome of the proceedings. There are no fictional case or example numbers in the customer file.

How to Use the Documents

1. Identify the parties and check which court has jurisdiction, including any forum or arbitration agreements.
2. Draft a specific claim and specify capital, set-off payments, and a separate, if any, claim for interest and costs.
3. Describe the factual circumstances invoked as the basis for the claim, including known defenses.
4. List the evidence and state what each is intended to prove. Collect relevant exhibits.
5. Assess whether the dispute is covered by the FT rules for the current year; check the court fee and limited cost compensation.
6. Complete the current official form or use your own legally complete application and follow Sveriges Domstolars anvisningar for e-signing and exhibits.
7. Record only actual procedural events in Excel. An internal status is not a case number or a decision.

Legal Basis – Simplified Proceedings

The Swedish Code of Judicial Procedure (1942:740), in particular Chapter 42, Section 2, states that an application for summons must contain a specific claim, a detailed account of the circumstances forming the basis, disclosure of the evidence invoked and what each piece of evidence is intended to prove, and information about the court's jurisdiction when it does not otherwise appear. The application must be signed by the claimant or an authorized representative.

Provisions on simplified proceedings can be found, among others, in Chapter 1, Section 3 d, and on limited compensation for litigation costs in Chapter 18, Section 8 a. In 2026, Sveriges Domstolar normally states SEK 29,600 as half the price base amount, with an application fee of SEK 900 for that amount bracket. Check the current situation and amount limit before filing, especially at the turn of the year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I Have to Use the Court's Form DV 161?

No. Sveriges Domstolar states that your own application can be used if all necessary information is included. However, the court's official form and instructions are the safest starting point for formal submission.

What Is the Small Claims Limit for 2026?

For 2026, SEK 29,600, which is half the price base amount, is normally stated for simplified proceedings. There are special rules and exceptions, and the value must be assessed correctly. For other years, you should check the current limit.

What Must an Application for Summons Contain?

Among other things, a specific claim, the factual basis, disclosure of evidence with evidence items, and the court's jurisdiction. The parties' details, signature, and supporting documentation must also be correct. See Chapter 42, Section 2 of the Swedish Code of Judicial Procedure.

Can I Get Compensation for All Attorney Costs if I Win?

Normally not in simplified proceedings. Chapter 18, Section 8 a of the Swedish Code of Judicial Procedure limits which litigation costs can be compensated. Assess each concrete item and the procedural context.

Is the Remaining Amount in Excel a Valid Claim?

No. The difference in Excel only shows entered amounts and verified payments. A legal claim requires a separate review of the grounds, set-offs, interest, and other circumstances.

Does It Include a Completed Application with the Correct Parties and Actual Evidence?

No. The package contains editable structures. You fill in the actual information yourself and attach your own documents. No authority has approved an individual completed case by you using the template.

Related Documents and Internal Linking

See Business Agreements – Templates for underlying agreements and Invoicing Templates for demand letters and payment documentation. The product complements the application documentation for a payment order and the template for contesting an invoice.

Sources, Version, and Quality

Version 1.0, October 31, 2026, jurisdiction Sweden. Official sources: The Swedish Code of Judicial Procedure – Swedish Parliament, Sveriges Domstolar – Apply for Summons, and Sveriges Domstolar – Disputes and Costs. AI-assisted legal source and document review has been performed. No external independent legal review or official approval is claimed.