Small Claims Court

• How to Sue in Small Claims Court

  This handbook provides information on how to sue in small claims court and answers questions including who and when to sue in small claims court, determining if retaining a lawyer is necessary, how to prepare a case, and what happens at trial. Content Detail

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  Texas Young Lawyers Association and State Bar of Texas

• Fox26Law: Your Legal Questions Answered

  Every Tuesday and Thursday in its 7 a.m. newscast on FOX 26 Morning News, legal analyst Chris Tritico offers up some free legal insight. On this page you can ask your questions, watch previous segments, and read Chris' online-only responses to various questions. Content Detail

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  Fox26 KRIV

• How do I file my Small Claims Court Suit?

  There are many things you should do in preparing your case before you actually file your lawsuit. Read More

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  Legal Aid of Northwest Texas - Waxahachie

• Glossary for the Texas Civil Courts Guide

  Definitions for legal terms used in the Texas Civil Courts Guide Read More

• Preparing Your Case

  You have prepared your case for filing with the court. Now you must prepare your case for trial. Read More

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  Legal Aid of Northwest Texas - Waxahachie

• Should You Check With A Lawyer?

  Many attorneys will handle a case and obtain a legal fee from the defendant. If you can not resolve your dispute by negotiation, you should try to see if an attorney is interested in the legal merits of your case. Read More

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  Legal Aid of Northwest Texas - Waxahachie

• Small Claims Court

  You do not need a lawyer to sue someone in small claims court, where you can sue someone for up to $10,000 in a quick and informal trial. Read More

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  Spanish / Español

• Small Claims Court Overview- Texas

  This Guide is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. How much can I sue for? Where do I file suite? How much does it cost to sue? Content Detail

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  Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law

• Statutes Governing Small Claims Courts

  The Texas Legislature has passed the following laws directly related to Small Claims Court actions. Read More

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  Legal Aid of Northwest Texas - Waxahachie

• What happens after I win my case?

  If the Small Claims Court rules in your favor, and no appeal is taken by the losing party, you may still have work to do. Read More

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  Legal Aid of Northwest Texas - Waxahachie

• What Happens at the Trial?

  Though less formal than other courts, the trial process is conducted about the same as in any other court. Read More

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  Legal Aid of Northwest Texas - Waxahachie

• Your Appeal Rights

  If you do not like the decision made by the judge in the Small Claims Court you have the right to appeal the case. Read More

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  Legal Aid of Northwest Texas - Waxahachie