Chapter 55 Small Claims

Justice Courts

§ 55.011		Small claims department
§ 55.020		Commencement of action
§ 55.030		Contents of claim
§ 55.040		Verification and prosecution of claim
§ 55.045		Notice of claim
§ 55.055		Explanation to plaintiff of how notice may be served
§ 55.065		Admission or denial of claim
§ 55.075		Time and place of hearing

§ 55.077		Additional time for appearances
§ 55.080		Formal pleadings unnecessary
§ 55.090		Right of attorneys or persons not a party to appear
§ 55.095		Counterclaim
§ 55.100		Payment of judgment
§ 55.110		Conclusiveness of judgment
§ 55.120		Form of appeal
§ 55.130		Enforcement of judgment when no appeal is taken
§ 55.140		Separate docket for small claims department