Q: How long does petitioner have to serve respondent in small claims and limited civil cases in KS and TX? Also, does Texa
Also, does Texas have limited civil? What is the fee for this type of case?
Haven't found information online at the county courts site as of yet.
A: I think you're talking about a small claims case (Texas does not have a category called "limited civil." Small Claims cases are filed in the Justice of the Peace court, for the area where the defendant lives, or where the contract was performed. The jurisdictional limit is now $20,000. The cost will depend on the kind of case and how much the defendant wants to fight about it. If either side is unhappy with the result in the JP court, they can appeal to the County Court, and try the case again, so the legal cost can be difficult to predict.
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