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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 1 (PDF)
- Case Information Sheet 2 (PDF)
- Debt Claims Case (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
- 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)
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 1 (PDF)
- Case Information Sheet 2 (PDF)
- Eviction Petition (PDF)
- Forcible Entry And Detainer Suits (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
- 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)
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 1 (PDF)
- Case Information Sheet 2 (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
- 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)
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 1 (PDF)
- Case Information Sheet 2 (PDF)
- Service Member’s Relief Act Affidavit (PDF)
- Small Claims Case (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)
- Small Claim Filing Fee is $54.00 Made Payable to Justice of the Peace 2
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 (Data Collection) (PDF) Effective September 1, 2013 - Must be filed with Petition
- 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
Call 940-626-4206