General Civil (Up To $25,000)

General Civil Matters include cases involving lawsuits between two or more parties seeking money damage. Claims of $25,000 or less are handled in District Court. Claims greater than $25,000 are handled in Circuit Court. However, only Circuit Court can handle cases involving equitable relief.

Typically, a case may be filed either where the defendant resides, has a place of business, conducts business or has a registered office. Sometimes, the case may also be filed where the action arose.

Note: The attorneys and/or parties must complete the:

Civil Pretrial Statement -This form must be returned to the 53rd District Court prior to the pre-trial.

Filing Fees: All checks made payable to 53rd District Court.

Email Address: Civildept@livgov.com

Note: Clerks are prohibited by law from giving legal advice.

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GENERAL CIVIL	FILING FEE
$1 - $600	$35.00
$601 - $1,750	$55.00
$1,751 - $10,000	$75.00
$10,001 - $25,000	$160.00
Motion Fee	$20.00
Jury Demand *If you are a governmental agency, please call us for filing fees.	$50.00

Claim & Delivery	FEE
Item Only	$75.00
Item & Money Damages As Follows:
$0 - $600	$110.00
$601 - $1,750	$130.00
$1,751 - $10,000	$150.00
$10,001 - $25,000	$235.00

Misc Filing Fees	FEE
Discovery	$15.00
Garnishments	$15.00
Executions & Evictions (Must be served by the Livingston County Sheriff Office Civil Division)	$15.00
All Motions	$20.00
Dog Complaints	$30.00
Contesting Abandoned Vehicle	$75.00 + Bond
Appeals on Civil & Landlord Tenants (After filing with the Circuit Court)	$25.00 + Bond

Judgment Liens $10.00