• A person must have a direct interest in the suit.

• The claim may not exceed $25,000.00.

• A summons and complaint must be filed with the court.

• Proof of claim is required at time of filing.

• At the time of filing an attorney may not be involved.

The court officer or process server of plaintiff's attorney is required to serve the summons and complaint. Contact the court for the service fees. The defendant has from 21 to 28 days to file answer (respond). The amount of time is designated by the method of service. The court officer or process server of plaintiff's attorney is required to serve the summons and complaint. Contact the court for the service fees. The defendant has from 21 to 28 days to file answer (respond). The amount of time is designated by the method of service.

• $17 filing fee for claims up to $600

• $32 filing fee or claims...$601 - $1,750

• $52 filing fee for claims...$1,751 - $10,000

• $100 filing fee for claims...$10,001 - $25,000