noun
small claims lawsuit
A legal procedure for resolving minor monetary disputes quickly and simply, often without a lawyer.
少額訴訟は、60万円以下の金銭の支払いを求める場合に利用できます。
A small claims lawsuit can be used when seeking payment of 600,000 yen or less.
訴訟 is a general term for lawsuit or litigation, while 少額訴訟 specifically refers to a simplified procedure for small claims.
Compound of 少額 (small amount) and 訴訟 (lawsuit).