Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Texas
Filling A Lawsuit
How do I go about filling a lawsuit against someone who owes me money, without having to consult with a lawyer, the amount of the lawsuit is for $1700?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Filling A Lawsuit
The JP Court or small claims court will give your forms to fill out. Further information is available in your local library in the Texas Litigation Guide or Texas Pleading and Practice. Some attorneys will handle this case for attorneys fees recovered.
Re: Filling A Lawsuit
I would suggest you go to your local Justice of the Peace court and file suit. The clerk will give you all the forms you need for filing suit. If you can prove your case by yourself, just have the case set for trial. At trial, you can tell the judge your story and if the judge agrees with you, he will award you a judgment. You may wish to consult with an attorney for an hour of so to verify that your claim if one you can prove up yourself and for more details on how to prove your case at trial. You may even talk the attorney into representing you at trial. Good luck.