Law Book Rules In San Antonio
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In counties having statutory county courts, the district courts generally have exclusive jurisdiction in civil cases where the amount in controversy is $200,000 or more, and concurrent jurisdiction with the statutory county courts in cases where the amount in controversy exceeds $500 but is less than $200,000.
Rule 92. General Denial (1941) A general denial of matters pleaded by the adverse party which are not required to be denied under oath, shall be sufficient to put the same in issue.
No food or drinks of any kind inside the courtroom. No loud talking while the court is in session unless you are speaking to the judge. All headwear, including caps, hats, beanies, and bandanas are prohibited in the courtroom.
The citation shall (1) be styled "The State of Texas," (2) be signed by the clerk under seal of court, (3) contain name and location of the court, (4) show date of filing of the petition, (5) show date of issuance of citation, (6) show file number, (7) show names of parties, (8) be directed to the defendant, (9) show ...
During trial, participants may bring a beverage into the courtroom as long as it has a spill-proof lid. No food or gum-chewing allowed in the courtroom. Appropriate courtroom attire is required of all persons entering courtroom, i.e. shirt-tails must be tucked, no flip flops, etc.
Two of the County Courts-at-Law handle civil cases, on a full time basis, in which the matter in controversy exceeds $500 but does not exceed $200,000. They provide adjudication in suits of debt, negligence, personal injury, delinquent taxes, and eminent domain.
Attending Court Sessions The following items are strictly prohibited in the Courtroom while Court is in session: Electronic devices of any kind (laptops, cameras, video recorders, cell phones, tablets, smart watches, etc.) Food or beverages. Briefcases, purses or bags, hats, overcoats, sunglasses.
Electronic Filing While pro se litigants certainly have the option of filing a document in person, pro se litigants can also file documents electronically if it is more convenient or if the litigant must meet a deadline to file a document and the clerk's office is already closed.
(Clean Version) Rule 7.1. A court, including an appellate, district, statutory county, business, statutory probate, constitutional county, justice, and municipal court, must adopt a policy governing court confidentiality.
For a California statute, give the name of the code and the section number. For example, "Code of Civil Procedure, section 1011" or "Family Code, section 3461." For a federal statute, cite to the United States Code (abbreviated U.S.C.).
