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Although the jurisdiction of these courts differs slightly collectively they address cases involving misdemeanor offenses civil cases for amounts up to 12 000 small claims valued up to 7 000 landlord tenant disputes local ordinances forcible entry and detainer protection.
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The notice of small claim must be served on the defendant not less than ten 10 days before the first hearing.
The self help small claims forms assistant designed to guide you through the process of filing a small claims legal claim is available here.
Additional forms may be available through local courts or as uniform trial court rule forms.
If the defendant lives in the county service must be completed at least 15 days 25 days if by substitute service before the trial date.
Small claims order of dismissal continuance.
Calendar and case information for small claims cases as well as other case types is available from the.
Proof of service must be filed with the court clerk at least five 5 days prior to the trial.
Interactive forms iforms are available for some filings.
Iforms can be electronically filed and will automatically complete all of the forms you need.
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Small claims resources our small claims self help pages have extensive information on filing collecting and mediation options as well as information on the difference between civil court and small claims court.
To obtain legal advice you should hire a lawyer for full service representation or for limited representation or if you cannot afford one contact a low cost or free legal service program.
You can contact the small claims advisor if you have a specific question.
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A return of service or mail return receipt bearing the defendant s signature must be filed at or before the time of the first hearing.
You cannot personally serve the claim.
By serving the other parties you are notifying them of the step you are taking and of the information you will be presenting to the court and giving them an opportunity to respond.
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Montana s courts of limited jurisdiction include justice courts city courts and municipal courts.