What kind of civil cases does Magistrate Court hear?

Magistrates hear several types of civil cases, the most common being:

  • Claim and delivery (procedures to recover personal property)
  • Evictions
  • Issuing restraining orders
  • Landlord/tenant disputes
  • Public sales on abandoned property
  • Summons and complaint (disputes over money, services, etc. valued at $7,500 or less)

Defendants file civil cases in the area where they live.

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1. Is there a difference between "Summary Court" and "Magistrate Court?"
2. What kind of civil cases does Magistrate Court hear?
3. Can I receive a jury trial in Magistrate Court?
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