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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Practical notes on court filing formalities, written for people handling a claim without a lawyer.
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.
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.
If you're suing for $20,000 or less in Texas, the justice court small claims track is likely your starting point. This article compares that track with the county court at law option and shows you which facts belong in each filing.
Step-by-step filing sequence for Texas small claims, from checking the limit to serving the defendant, with common rejection reasons to avoid.
If you're owed money, had property damaged, or are defending an eviction, Texas justice court has a track for your claim. This guide compares the tracks and lists the facts each one needs.