The Civil Division also enforces levies and conducts Constable's sales to aid in the collection of monetary judgments on Writs. The most common civil action taken in the Justice of the Peace Courts is evictions. This action can either evict a tenant from a rental property or gain possession of owned property.
As a general rule, a suit in Justice Court must be brought in the county and in the Justice of the Peace precinct in which the defendant resides; in the county and Justice of the Peace precinct where the incident that gave rise to the claim occurred; the county and Justice of the Peace precinct where the contract, if ...
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The complaint describes the plaintiff's damages or injury, explains how the defendant caused the harm, shows that the court has jurisdiction, and asks the court to order relief.
Personal injury lawsuits such as those stemming from car accidents, medical malpractice, or slip and fall incidents are a one type of civil suit. Other common civil lawsuits include breach of contract, product liability, divorce and family law, property disputes, and housing disputes.
Some examples of civil cases are cases about family issues, such as divorce, child support, child custody, and name changes. Some other examples of civil cases are cases about paying for a home, repairing an apartment, damage to property, and collecting on a debt.
The three most common civil cases are tort claims, contract breaches and landlord/tenant issues. Tort Claim - An act committed by one person that causes harm to another. Tort cases can take many different forms, and can relate to a person's personal safety, safety of their property, and financial security.
The Civil Division also enforces levies and conducts Constable's sales to aid in the collection of monetary judgments on Writs. The most common civil action taken in the Justice of the Peace Courts is evictions. This action can either evict a tenant from a rental property or gain possession of owned property.