Regarding civil cases, Ordinary Magistrates Courts have the authority to hear cases where the claims do not exceed R200,000. However, certain matters, disputes over wills, and cases that involve determining a person's mental competence, fall outside the scope of these courts.
What is the jurisdiction of the County Courts at Law? A county court at law in Dallas County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in civil cases in which the amount in controversy is greater than $500. There is no maximum amount that exceeds a county court at law's jurisdiction.
What is the jurisdiction of the County Courts at Law? A county court at law in Dallas County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in civil cases in which the amount in controversy is greater than $500. There is no maximum amount that exceeds a county court at law's jurisdiction.
The justice courts generally have exclusive jurisdiction with the county courts when the amount in controversy exceeds $200 but does not exceed $10,000. They also have jurisdiction in misdemeanor cases where punishment upon conviction may be by fine only.
The Justice of the Peace Courts Civil Cases. The Justice Courts in Texas are created under Chapter 27 of the Texas Government Code. Justice courts have jurisdiction of civil matters in which the amount in controversy is not more than $20,000.
An attorney may withdraw from representing a party only upon written motion for good cause shown.
Rule 3.02 - ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR TRIAL a. In all cases set for trial in a particular week, counsel are required to make announcements to the Court Administrator on the preceding Thursday and in any event, no later than A.M. on the preceding Friday concerning their readiness for trial.
60-day waiting period: The Texas Family Code re- quires that your petition be on file 60 days before your divorce can be finalized. Dismissal for Want of Prosecution (DWOP): The court has the power to rid its docket of cases that are not being pursued.
Obtaining Copies of Civil Case Records The District Clerk makes her civil case records freely available to the public online for most cases filed after 2008.
General Steps to Follow: Walk In: Complete form; all owners must be present with valid government issued ID in order to have the form recorded. Mail In: Submit a notarized copy of the Assumed Name form along with a self addressed stamped envelope. Have the form notarized and mailed to: Filing Fees: