Get PETITION: SMALL CLAIMS CASE - Dallas County

You'll have to bring it within the statute of limitations period for your particular case. For example, you'll have four years for written and oral contracts and two years for injury and property damage claims. If you don't file within this period, you lose your right to sue.

The filing and service fee in Justice Court for a lawsuit against one Defendant is $106.00. The filling and service fee for an eviction case is $101.00. Below is a list of differences between the courts. Please read this information carefully before making your decision regarding the court in which to file.

Step 1 You should give notice to the Defendant. Step 2 Determine in which Justice of the Peace Precinct it is appropriate to file your claim. Step 3 Obtain a Petition from the appropriate Precinct. Step 4 Fill out the Petition. Step 5 File the Petition. Step 6 Defendant is served.

When you give your petition to the clerk you should be ready to pay a filing fee. Filing fees are often $200 or more. If you cannot afford to pay the filing fee, you may file an affidavit or statement of inability to afford to ask the court to waive the fee for you.

Small Claim Cases in Texas The limit to the amount that a person can sue for in justice court is $20,000. Justice courts can also settle landlord/tenant disputes such as evictions and repairs. Before filing a lawsuit in justice court, it is always recommended you attempt to resolve your problems with the other party.

Ask the Clerk for a small claim statement form, and be prepared to provide the following information to complete the form: The Plaintiff's complete name and address.

The Justice of the Peace must collect total fees of $34.00 for the filing of a claim in the Small Claims Court. The filing fee is set out in Section 118.121 of the Texas Local Government Code. Other fees in Small Claims Court are the same as those for cases in Justice Courts. Section 28.004, Texas Government Code.

Step 1 You should give notice to the Defendant. Step 2 Determine in which Justice of the Peace Precinct it is appropriate to file your claim. Step 3 Obtain a Petition from the appropriate Precinct. Step 4 Fill out the Petition. Step 5 File the Petition. Step 6 Defendant is served.