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Filing a Case in Justice Court
A debt claim case is a lawsuit brought to recover a debt by an assignee of a claim, a debt collector or collection agency, a financial institution, or a person or entity primarily engaged in the business of lending money at interest. The claim can be for no more than $20,000, excluding statutory interest and court costs but including attorney fees if any.
Documents for Filing
- Case Information Sheet (PDF)
- Debt Claims Self Help (PDF)
- Debt Claim Petition (PDF)
- Service Member’s Relief Act Affidavit (PDF)
- Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond (PDF)
Fees
- Debt Claim Filing Fee is $54.00 Made Payable to Justice of the Peace 2. We accept cash, cashier's check or money order.
- Service Fee in Wise County is $100 (Please call to see what Constable payment should be made payable to and call for Out of County Fees) Wise County Constable accept cash, cashier's check or money order. (MAKE PAYABLE TO "WISE COUNTY CONSTABLE")
You must pay these fees separately.
An eviction case is a lawsuit brought to recover possession of real property, often by a landlord against a tenant. A claim for rent may be joined with an eviction case if the amount of rent due and unpaid is not more than $20,000, excluding statutory interest and court costs but including attorney fees, if any.
Documents for Filing
- Case Information Sheet (PDF)
- Eviction Petition (PDF)
- Forcible Entry And Detainer Self Help (PDF)
- Service Member’s Relief Act Affidavit (PDF)
- Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond
Fees
- Eviction Filing Fee is: $54.00 Made Payable to Justice of the Peace 2. We accept cash, cashier's check or money order.
- Service Fee in Wise County is $150 (Please call to see what Constable payment should be made payable to and call for Out of County Fees) Wise County Constable accept cash, cashier's check or money order. (MAKE PAYABLE TO "WISE COUNTY CONSTABLE")
You must pay these fees separately.
A repair and remedy case is a lawsuit filed by a residential tenant under Chapter 92, Subchapter B of the Texas Property Code to enforce the landlord's duty to repair or remedy a condition materially affecting the physical health or safety of an ordinary tenant. The relief sought can be for no more than $20,000, excluding statutory interest and court costs but including attorney fees, if any.
Documents for Filing
- Case Information Sheet (PDF)
- Repair and Remedy Petition (PDF)
- Service Member's Relief Act Affidavit (PDF)
- Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond
Fees
- Repair and Remedy Filing Fee is: $54.00 Made Payable to Justice of the Peace 2. We accept cash, cashier's check or money order.
- Service Fee in Wise County is $100 (Please call to see what Constable payment should be made payable to and call for Out of County Fees) Wise County Constable accept cash, cashier's check or money order. (MAKE PAYABLE TO "WISE COUNTY CONSTABLE")
You must pay these fees separately.
A small claims case is a lawsuit brought for the recovery of money damages, civil penalties, personal property, or other relief allowed by law. The claim can be for no more than $20,000, excluding statutory interest and court costs but including attorney fees if any.
Documents for Filing
- Case Information Sheet (PDF)
- Service Member’s Relief Act Affidavit (PDF)
- Small Claims Self Help (PDF)
- Small Claims Petition (PDF)
- Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond
Fees
- Service Fee in Wise County is $100 (Please call to see what Constable payment should be made payable to and call for Out of County Fees) Wise County Constable accept cash, cashier's check or money order. (MAKE PAYABLE TO "WISE COUNTY CONSTABLE")
- Small Claim Filing Fee is $54.00 Made Payable to Justice of the Peace 2. We accept cash, cashier's check or money order.
You must pay these fees separately.
We will be happy to answer any procedural questions; however; we cannot answer legal questions.
Helpful Instructions
- Case Information Sheet Instructions (PDF) Effective September 1, 2013
- Justice of the Peace Civil Case Information Sheet (PDF) Effective September 1, 2013 - Must be filed with Petition
- (Pro Se) Case Information Instructions (PDF) Effective September 1, 2013