text: can you file emotional distress in addition with another claim in small claims court? i had verbal agreement with man that moved me to town 60 miles away from my town and family.  i am on ssi as i worked in corrections and became disabled, largely due to anxiety/strss syndrome and major depression.  my therapist in hometown had advise against me moving closer to this man since he was a dominant personality.  he also talked me out of moving in with my girlfriend.  our agreement was i'd do housekeeping for him, we met on persoanls, and have a relationship.  i was to pay off my debt to him by working. he also still has some of my furniture.  well apparently shortly after i moved up here he decided he didn't like me, and told me so.  after having a intimate relationship i told him it be hard for me to go back to friendship, especially he was only reason i moved up here.  he got  upset, said he was done with me, he'd keep my furniture and belongings until i paid off my debt.  which was suspose to be worked off.  can i ask for highest amount in small claims for mental distres this will have to take place in small claims court.  depending on the state and the jurisdiction the law varies.  if it was a verbal agreement it's going to be hard to prove.  the best thing is to consult a attorney that will give you free legal advice..but you can file this in a small clains court yourself.  hope i helped.