Livingston County Michigan 53rd District Court in Howell

GENERAL CIVIL (up to $25,000) - cases involving lawsuits between two or more parties seeking money damage.

In general, it depends on the amount in dispute. Claims of $25,000 or less are handled in District Court. Claims greater than $25,000 are handled in Circuit Court.

However, only Circuit Court can handle cases involving equitable relief.

Venue may be proper in more than one court location. Typically, a case may be filed either where the defendant resides, has a place of business, conducts business or has a registered office. Sometimes the case may also be filed where the action arose.

**NOTE: The attorneys and/or parties must complete the:

CIVIL PRETRIAL STATEMENT
(click here to obtain it in Adobe)

This form must be returned to the
53rd District Court prior to the pre-trial.

FILING FEES: All checks made payable to 53rd District Court.

GENERAL CIVIL	FILING FEE:
$1 - $600	$25.00
$601 - $1,750	$45.00
$1,751 - $10,000	$65.00
$10,001 - $25,000	$150.00
Motion fee	$20.00
Jury Demand	$50.00

53rd District Court - Howell
districtcourt@co.livingston.mi.us

Judicial Center Building, Suite 1 - 204 S. Highlander Way | Howell, MI 48843
Criminal Cases Phone 517.548.1000 ext 7642 | Civil Cases Phone 517-548-1000 ext 7648
Traffic Cases Phone 517-548-1000 ext 7646 | Probation 517-546-5950 | FAX 517.548.9445

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General Civil (up to $25,000)