Claim Value Calculator (CPC art. 292)

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Claim value, CPC arts. 291–293

The claim value is mandatory in the initial petition (CPC art. 319 V) and affects court fees, jurisdiction, and appeal eligibility. An incorrect value triggers a challenge by the opposing party (art. 293).

Art. 292 rules by request type

Debt collection: updated amount + accrued interest + penalty + attorney fees if contractually provided (art. 292 I).
Alimony actions: 12 × the monthly amount claimed (art. 292 III). Revision action: difference between current and sought amount × 12.

Examples by action type

Debt collection

Input: Principal R$ 10.000 + juros R$ 1.500 + multa R$ 500
Expected output: Valor da causa: R$ 12.000,00

Includes all charges accrued up to the filing date.

Alimony

Input: Pleiteado R$ 1.500/mês
Expected output: Valor da causa: R$ 18.000,00 (12 × R$ 1.500)

Legal basis: CPC art. 292 III.

Full tool FAQ

What happens if the cause value is wrong?

It can be corrected ex officio by the judge (art. 292 §3) or by the defendant's challenge (arts. 293 and 337 III of the CPC). It may result in absolute lack of jurisdiction or insufficient court fees.

What is the cause value for alimony actions?

Does a declaratory action require a cause value?

Can moral damages be combined with material damages?

What is the small claims court value limit?

Must the cause value be updated over time?

How is the cause value calculated in debt collection?

And when the claim has no immediate economic value?

Frequently asked questions

What happens if the claim value is incorrect?

The opposing party may challenge it (art. 293). The judge may order correction ex officio and recalculation of court fees.

Does this page replace official or professional review?

No. It helps explain the scenario and use the tool more safely, but real decisions should consider official sources, full context and qualified guidance when needed.

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