Relevant Statutes:
Maximum Dollar Limit:
Locating Agent For Service:
Online Court Forms:
Service Of Process:
Hearing Date:
Attorneys:
Transfer:
Appeals:
Additional Information:
Texas Government Code, Title 2, Subtitle A, Ch. 28, Sections 001-055; Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Part V, Rules of Practice for Justice Courts, Rules 523 through 591.
$5,000.
Secretary
of State Corporations Section, 1019 Brazos
Austin, TX 78711;
Phone: (512) 463-5555; Fax: (512) 463-5709. Paid Service.
Unavailable.
Certified mail by clerk of court, sheriff, constable, or court-approved adult.
Set by the court.
Allowed.
Defendant may file a written motion to transfer as provided by the rules governing Justice Courts.
Either party may request a new trial to County Court within 10 days of judgment.
No equitable relief. Jury trial available if requested at least one day before trial. Right to sue may not be transferred.