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Texas Government Code - Chapter 28 Small Claims CourtsLegal Research Home > Texas Lawyer > Government Code > Texas Government Code - Chapter 28 Small Claims Courts Sponsored LinksIn each county, there is a court of inferior jurisdiction known as the small claims court. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, § 1, eff. ... Each justice of the peace sits as judge of the small claims court and exercises the jurisdiction provided by this chapter. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ... (a) The small claims court has concurrent jurisdiction with the justice court in actions by any person for the recovery of money in which the ... Fees in small claims court are, except as provided by Subchapter E, Chapter 118, Local Government Code, the same as those for cases in justice ... The commissioners court shall furnish to the justices of the peace a reasonable number of blank forms, docket books, and other supplies necessary for the ... (a) The commissioners court shall furnish to each judge of a small claims court a seal that has a star with five points in the ... An action in small claims court must be brought in the county and precinct in which the defendant resides, except that: (1) an action on ... (a) To institute an action in small claims court, the claimant, attorney for the claimant, or authorized agent of the claimant must: (1) appear before ... (a) On filing the statement and payment of the filing fee, the judge or clerk shall issue process in the manner provided for a case ... The defendant may file a written motion to transfer venue as provided by the rules governing justice courts. The final ruling of the judge on ... (a) If a defendant who has been served with citation fails to appear at the time and place specified in the citation, the judge shall ... The judge may grant a postponement or continuance only for good cause shown. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. ... (a) If both parties appear, the judge shall proceed to hear the case. (b) Formal pleading other than the statement is not required. (c) The ... The judge shall develop the facts of the case, and for that purpose may question a witness or party and may summon any party to ... (a) A party is entitled to a jury trial if the requesting party files a request with the court not later than one day before ... (a) On conclusion of the hearing, the judge shall render judgment as the justice of the case requires. (b) If the judgment is against the ... (a) If the amount in controversy, exclusive of costs, exceeds $20, a dissatisfied party may appeal the final judgment to the county court or county ... (a) The county court or county court at law shall dispose of small claims appeals with all convenient speed. (b) Trial on appeal is de ... If the defendant fails to make immediate payment on the judgment, the judgment may be enforced as in justice court. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. ... (a) If a defendant has not paid a judgment in favor of the plaintiff and the plaintiff's whereabouts are unknown, the defendant shall use due ... Last modified: August 11, 2007 |