Small Claims - Cases where the amount claimed does not exceed a specified amount. The jurisdictional amount for small claims cases can not exceed $6,000. There are no lawyers or juries and no right to appeal.
Collecting Your Judgment: If you sued someone for money and received a judgment against that person, you have the right to collect the money.
Only District Court handles small claims cases. Venue may be proper in more than one district court location. A case may be filed either where the defendant resides, is employed or where the action arose.
Filing Fees: All checks made payable to: 53rd District Court. *If governmental agency please call court for filing fees.
| $1 - $600 | $30.00 + Service Fee |
| $601 - $1750 | $50.00 + Service Fee |
| $1751-$6000 | $70.00 + Service Fee
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Service Fees
Certified Mail: Add $13.00 for each defendant
Personal Service: $26.00 per defendant plus mileage will be billed by process Server
Small Claims Forms