General Civil (Up To $25,000)

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:


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.

Agencies for Possible Legal Assistance 


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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