(1) by appearing in person before the Justice of the Peace or the clerk and filing a statement of the claim under oath; or, (2) by filing a sworn Small Claims Petition with the Justice of the Peace or clerk of the court.
In the Small Claims Court, a person may represent himself or herself, and may, if he or she so chooses, be represented by an attorney. See Section 28.012, Texas Government Code. A corporation does not have to be represented by an attorney in the Small Claims Court. See Section 28.003, Texas Government Code.
Small Claims Cases in Texas The limit to the amount that a person can sue for in small claims cases is $20,000. Justice courts can also settle landlord/tenant disputes such as evictions and repairs.
In most cases, you must bring your lawsuit within two years of when the problem arises. There are some cases, however, that have a four-year statute of limitation. It is recommended that you file suit within six months to a year after you have suffered a wrong.
(1) by appearing in person before the Justice of the Peace or the clerk and filing a statement of the claim under oath; or, (2) by filing a sworn Small Claims Petition with the Justice of the Peace or clerk of the court.
The limit to the amount that a person can sue for in small claims cases is $20,000. Justice courts can also settle landlord/tenant disputes such as evictions and repairs.
You may file: In person. You may go to the courthouse and submit your Motion directly to the clerk. E-File. Call the court clerk to ask if they accept e-filing. In court. Sometimes you can fill out a motion to ask for something during a court hearing.