Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Texas
JP court
What does JP court stand for? I was told that I could file a lwsuit in JP court with a lawyer? How would I do that and what would I need? Is it worth my time? Is this difficult for the lay person.
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Re: JP court
JP refers to Justice of the Peace. There's at least one in each precinct.
They oversee two civil courts; Small Claims, and Justice Court. Both are for money damages of not more than $5,000.00. Small Claims is preferred for individuals because the evidentiary and district court rules do not apply. Attorneys will go to Justice Court because the rules make counsel comfortable. You don't want to go to Justice Court without an attorney unless you're willing to learn the Rules of Evidence, and the Rules of Civil Procedure.
The JP also has original jurisdiction for evictions (forceable entry and detainer).
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