Most Bexar County precincts allow you to file your small claims lawsuit through the following methods: In-person. You can go to the court you wish to file your small claims lawsuit and file the forms with a court clerk in person.
To reach the City Clerk's office, please call (210) 207-7253. Please contact 311 to submit a report to investigate the cause of the injury or damage. 311 Customer Service is available at 3-1-1 or 210-207-6000. 311 is available seven days a week from 7am-7pm.
Write in the name and address of the person who filed the Complaint against you, or the name and address of their attorney. You can find this on the Summons that you received. At the end, add your address and phone number and sign the answer.
Be clear and concise when presenting your case; don't go off on tangents, don't insult the other party, don't bring up information or events that aren't directly related to the matter at hand. Rehearse presenting your case before you get into court. Listen to everything the judge says and answer clearly.
Step 1: Fill out the Caption. Step 2: Check the Boxes for Your Defenses. Step 3: Enter any Additional Information. Step 4: You May Ask the Court for a Jury Trial. Step 5: Get Email Notifications. Step 6: Attachments. Step 7: Signature and Contact Information. Step 8: Certificate of Service Is Required.
To file online, go to E-File Texas ( ) 11 and follow the instructions. To file in person, take your answer (and copies) to the district clerk's office in the county where the plaintiff filed the case. At the clerk's office: Turn in your answer form (and copies).
Also, the petition and citation (the notice from the court to the defendant that they have been sued) must be served on (delivered to) the defendant. This can be done in person or by certified mail or registered mail, and if it is done by mail there must be a return receipt requested, with restricted delivery.
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.