Filing a Case in Justice Court

An eviction case is a lawsuit brought to recover possession of real property, often by a landlord against a tenant. A claim for rent may be joined with an eviction case if the amount of rent due and unpaid is not more than $20,000, excluding statutory interest and court costs but including attorney fees, if any.

Documents for Filing

• SELF HELP- EVICTION
• Information for Plantiff
• Case Information Sheet (PDF)
• Eviction Petition (PDF)
• Service Member’s Relief Act Affidavit (PDF)
• Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond

Fees

• Eviction Filing Fee is: $54.00 Made Payable to Justice of the Peace 2. We accept cash (In office only), cashier's check or money order.
• Service Fee in Wise County is $175.00. We accept cash (In office only), cashier's check or money order. (MAKE PAYABLE TO "WISE COUNTY JP#2")
• You can file your Eviction paperwork in person or you can mail it to us. Please mail it to JP#2 P.O.Box 1534 Decatur TX 76234

A repair and remedy case is a lawsuit filed by a residential tenant under Chapter 92, Subchapter B of the Texas Property Code to enforce the landlord's duty to repair or remedy a condition materially affecting the physical health or safety of an ordinary tenant. The relief sought can be for no more than $20,000, excluding statutory interest and court costs but including attorney fees, if any.

Documents for Filing

• SELF HELP- REPAIR AND REMEDY
• Case Information Sheet (PDF)
• Repair and Remedy Petition (PDF)
• Service Member's Relief Act Affidavit (PDF)
• Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond

Fees

• Repair and Remedy Filing Fee is: $54.00 Made Payable to Justice of the Peace 2. We accept cash, cashier's check or money order.
• Service Fee in Wise County is $125 (Please call to see what Constable payment should be made payable to and call for Out of County Fees) Wise County Constable accept cash, cashier's check or money order. (MAKE PAYABLE TO "WISE COUNTY CONSTABLE")

You must pay these fees separately.

A small claims case is a lawsuit brought for the recovery of money damages, civil penalties, personal property, or other relief allowed by law. The claim can be for no more than $20,000, excluding statutory interest and court costs but including attorney fees if any.

Documents for Filing

• Small Claims Self Help (PDF)
• Case Information Sheet (PDF)
• Service Member’s Relief Act Affidavit (PDF)
• Small Claims Petition (PDF)
• Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond

Fees

• Service Fee in Wise County is $125.00 (Please call to see what Constable payment should be made payable to and call for Out of County Fees) Wise County Constable accept cash, cashier's check or money order. (MAKE PAYABLE TO "WISE COUNTY CONSTABLE")
• Small Claim Filing Fee is $54.00 Made Payable to Justice of the Peace 2. We accept cash, cashier's check or money order.

You must pay these fees separately if the Constable payment is NOT to our Constable.