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Practical notes on court filing formalities, written for people handling a claim without a lawyer.

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How to Sue a Contractor in Small Claims Court

A Texas homeowner can sue a contractor in Justice Court small claims without a lawyer. Follow the filing sequence in order, from the signed petition to service of process.

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How to File Small Claims in Texas: Your Paperwork Checklist

Filing small claims in Texas starts with a complete paper package. Here is the document-by-document anatomy of what the justice court clerk wants to see, from the signed petition to the certificate of service.

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