The Wayne Township Division of the Marion County Small Claims Court provides a means of resolving disputes utilizing the informal simplified procedures of the Small Claims court. Most cases involving less than $6000.00 can be heard without the parties going through the complicated process of litigation in a court of record.

What kind of claims may be filed?

Real Estate Claims: Landlord - tenant disputes for real estate property located in Wayne Township.

Civil claims: Civil suits for claims that a party is unlawfully withholding personal property. Civil claims for all claims under $6000.00

What is needed to file?

All claims: Name and address for all parties, reason for the lawsuit, and a $78.00 filing fee.

General local rules:

Only corporations are required to have an attorney, for claims over $1500.00. If the defendant fails to appear in court, a default judgment may be entered against the defendant. The defendant has 10 days after the date of service to request a Jury Trial. Either party has 60 days from the date of the judgment to file an appeal.

The information above is limited. Please contact legal counsel for further advice.

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