Civil actions
A civil complaint may be filed in Justice Court if the amount of damages is less than $15,000.00. Civil complaints in Justice Court may involve:
- Breach of Contract
- Punitive Damages
- Actions to Obtain Possession of Property
- Writ of Restitution
Representation by an attorney is not mandatory. However, legal representation is strongly advised for civil cases because they involve a more formal court setting than Small Claims Court. You will be required to follow the Justice Court Rules of Civil Procedure and the Rules of Evidence. You will also be required to prepare all of your own documents. Self-help forms are not provided and the clerks at Incline Justice Court cannot provide legal advice.
Attorney's fees may be awarded to the prevailing party in Civil actions. This is not true of Small Claims cases.
For more detailed information on civil cases, please see this Article on the Overview of a Civil Case.