Civil
General Civil
District Court's civil division is limited up to $25,000.00 claims.
The filing fees are:
Please contact the Civil Division at (989) 345-5040 and ask for Esther or Diane.
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Civil filing fees
Small claims, Landlord tenant/contract, civil
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2003
SMALL CLAIMS
$0-$600--------------------------------$25.00
$601-$1750----------------------------$45.00
$1751-$3000--------------------------$65.00
GENERAL CIVIL
$0-$600--------------------------------$25.00
$601-$1750-------------------------- $45.00
$17.51-$9,999-----------------------$65.00
$10,000-$25,000--------------------$150.00
CLAIM AND DELIVERY
property return--------------------$65.00
monetary damages----------------$45.00 plus general civil schedule $25, 45, 65, or 150
LANDLORD/TENANT
Possession judgment-------------$45.00
monetary damages ---------------$45.00 plus general civil schedule $25, 45, 65, or 150
LAND CONTRACT FORFEITURE
Filing fee----------------------------$45.00
MOTION FEE
Motion fee --------------------------$20.00
Exception - Motion fees are not charged for the following
More than one motion filed at the same time
Default judgments
Bench Warrants
Garnishment Releases
Objections to Garnishment
Objections to Installment Payments
Objection toMotion to set aside Installment Payments
Show Cause after Discovery Subpoena served by Alternate Service
(small claims only)
Motion for alternate service
Request to adjourn (also general civil Pro Per)
Motion to enter satisfaction of judgment
Demand for removal
GARNISHMENT FEE
Periodic (wages)------------$15.00 plus $6.00 disclosure fee
Non Periodic-----------------$15.00 plus $1.00 disclosure fee
Income tax-------------------$15.00 plus $6.00 disclosure fee
FORMS OBTAINED FROM THE DISTRICT COURT
THERE IS A 25 CENT CHARGE FOR EACH FORM
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METHODS OF SERVICE OF CIVIL PAPERS
METHODS OF SERVICE
1. Court Officer (bond on file with the District Court)
Michael Kennedy------------989-345-2431 West Branch
Edward Van't Hof Jr.--------1-800-606-9043 Grayling
C. L. Heidi------------------Mobile 1-810-730-9323 Grand Blanc
2. Ogemaw County Sheriff Department 989-345-5905
3. Certified Restricted Delivery Mailing, current postal rate
4. A disinterested person that you know may serve your papers. They must swear to the service to a notary and file the proof of service with the District Court. |
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Small Claims
Small claims filings in District Court are limited to $3,000.00.
Mini-tortes are limited to $500.00.
Filing fees: $0-600-------------$25.00
$601-1750--------$45.00
$1751-3000-------$65.00
You must have your defendant personally served. Methods of service may be:
1. Court officer (independent contractor bond on file with the 82nd District Court)
Michael Kennedy - West Branch - 989-345-2431
Edward Van't Hof Jr. - Grayling - 1-800-606-9043
C. L. Heidi - Grand Blanc - Mobile 1-810-730-9323
2. Ogemaw County Sheriff Department 989-345-5905
3. Certified Restricted Delivery Mailing
4. A disinterested person may serve your papers, if you know someone who will do this for you.
Please contact the Civil Division at (989) 345-5040 and ask for Esther or Diane.
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Landlord/Tenant and Land Contracts
Land contract forfeitures are filed in District Court. (Foreclosures are filed in Circuit Court). Landlord/Tenant filings include non-payment of rent, and termination of tenancy.
Please contact the Civil Division at (989) 345-5040 and ask for Esther or Diane.
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to view the publication listed below. Click the icon to download Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Adobe web site.
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Landlord/Tenant Publication - (click here for form) |
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