DEBT CLAIM
A debt claim case is a lawsuit brought to recover a debt by 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. Debt claim cases in justice suit are governed by Rules 500-507 and 508 of Part V of the Rules of Civil Procedure. To the extent of any conflict between Rule 508 and the rest of Part V, Rule 805 applies.
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Forms
Defendant's Answer Form (May be e-filed or emailed to JP41Civil@dallascounty.org)
Motion for Continuance (Submit at least 3 business days prior to hearing)
Motion for Virtual Appearance (Submit at least 3 business days prior to hearing)
Motion for New Trial ($54.00 fee)
Appeals must be filed in person. Statement of Inability to Pay Appeal Bond will NOT be accepted by E-File, Mail, or Email.
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