småsag: what does it mean in Danish debt collection?

småsag in English: small claim

article By InkassoHurtig team update Last reviewed 5 November 2026

info General information, not legal advice. Always check the current rules and get advice on your specific case. Disclaimer

Short answer

Court cases about claims of up to DKK 50,000 are as a rule handled under the special small claims rules, where the judge guides the parties.

Explanation

The small claims procedure is designed so that the parties can handle the case without a lawyer. The judge guides both parties on the rules. If a debtor objects to a payment order for a smaller amount, the case often continues as a small claim.

Read more

Article: When the customer disputes the debt

Related terms

See the full glossary

Need help with a claim?

Through InkassoHurtig you can get no-obligation quotes from police-authorised debt collection agencies and lawyers. InkassoHurtig is not a debt collection agency itself.

Get no-obligation quotes