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C
ivil Cases
General Civil cases include all lawsuits that are
not small claims cases. The amount of a general civil claim cannot exceed
$25,000. Civil lawsuits for claims greater
then $25,000 must be filed in circuit court.
To start a general civil lawsuit, the cause of the action
must have occurred in, or the defendant must reside or do business in the City
of Flint.
The cost for starting a general civil lawsuit depends on the amount of the
claim:
| Amount of claim | Filing fee |
|
$0 - $600 |
$25.00 |
|
$601.00 - $1750.00 |
$45.00 |
|
$1750.01 - $10,000 |
$65.00 |
| $10,000.01-25,000 | $150.00 |
File fee increase effective date:
October 1.2003
Claims can be filed at the clerk's office weekdays during court
hours. In general civil cases, unlike small claims, either party has
the right to an attorney, the right to a jury trial, and the right
to appeal the decision of the court.
68th
District Court
Court Staff/Phone Numbers
Case Processing Supervisor
810-766-8968
Civil Supervisor
810-766-8968
Clerk's Office
(automated information menu to direct call)
810-766-8968
Collections Department
810-766-8969
Counter Supervisor
810-766-8968
Court Officer Supervisor
810-766-8995
Community Service Officer
810-766-8961
Jury Information
810-766-8970
Office Manager
810-766-8998
Probation
810-766-8960
Senior Magistrate
810-766-8997
City
of Flint
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