Step 1: Read READ all the documents you receive from the process server. Answer these questions to help you understand the situation: Who is suing you?...
Small Claims Court is available for simple cases to recover money or property, perform a contract, set aside a contract, or comply with restrictive covenants....
How to Start an Appeal Begin your appeal of your small claims or county civil case with the county court where your small claims or county civil case was started....
How to Respond to an Appeal You are the Appellee if you receive a Notice of Appeal involving a small claims or county civil case that you were part of....
Small Claims Lawsuits seeking $7,500 or Less Guide & Instructions Guide to Small Claims JDF 248 (PDF) JDF 248 (PDF En Español) Form Small Claims Notice and Summons This form starts the c...
List of Fees Fees are listed by case type below. Visit the Fee Waiver page for forms and guides. Fee Increase The Legislature increased many court filing fees on January 1, 2025....
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Criteria for Collecting a Judgment You need to make sure to collect your money before your judgment expires: If you were awarded a money judgment in county court, it will expire 6 years from...
About Garnishment of Personal Property Garnishment of personal property is used to collect on a judgment by garnishing a person's bank accounts or other assets....
Overview You must file your documents in the case in which the Court awarded a money judgment in your favor. A money judgment from County Court is good for six years from the judgment date....