Small Claims actions are heard in 2 courthouses throughout Terrell County. 
Can I file my case in small claims court?
A plaintiff cannot demand more than $10,000 in their action. (Texas Government Code 28.093). Another restriction of small claims court is that a plaintiff can only seek monetary relief (an award of money). The court has no authority to issue an injunctive or equitable award. For example, you could sue a dry cleaner for ruining your clothes and ask for money to replace the clothes, but you cannot ask the judge for an order for the dry cleaner to repair your clothes. This type of relief would be injunctive relief.
Are Appeals Allowed?
Appeals are allowed if the amount of the award exceeds $250.00.
Types of Small Claims Cases
Most cases for the recovery of money can be heard in small claims court. Cases include damages from an automobile accident, a security deposit from a landlord, or breach of a contract. However, small claims court cannot handle assignments of claims (where one person transfers their interest in an action to another), a divorce proceedings, and cases filed by collection agencies or agents.
Terrell County Court Clerk
The clerk is often the first person small claims court litigants interact with in their case. The clerk is an excellent resource for the procedure for small claims court cases in Texas but also any procedures specific to that County or courthouse. It is recommended that you contact the clerk’s office to ensure the courthouse is open during the hours you want to visit. Also, while the clerk can answer questions about procedures, the clerk cannot give legal advice.
Judges for Small Claims Court Cases in Terrell County
A Justice of the Peace for Terrell County hears small claims court cases for Terrell County.
Do I need A Lawyer?
In Texas, small claims parties generally represent themselves without an attorney. This is largely because the amount at issue in the case is not large enough to justify the hiring of an attorney. You are not required to have an attorney, but you are allowed one. (Government Code 28.003).
What can I expect at trial?
The trial is relatively informal compared to a normal trial. In fact, the judge in small claims court is charged with developing facts of the case and may question or summon witnesses. Generally the judge will ask questions to help develop the facts and understand the context and circumstances surrounding the case. It will likely be pretty quick. A jury trial will likely last longer, probably a few hours.
Where do I file my small claims court case?
The action is generally filed in the County and Precinct where the defendants reside (where they live) or where location where the Defendants contracted themselves to perform. (Texas Government Code Section 28.011).
Terrell County Court Locations
Precincts 3 & 4 Place 1 Courthouse in the City of Sanderson
This courthouse is located at:
P O Box 368 Sanderson, TX 79848This courthouse handles cases for Precincts 3 & 4 Place 1. The court’s website can be found here. The phone number for the court is (432)345-2660. And you can email the court by clicking here.
Precinct 1 & 2 Place 2 Courthouse in the City of Sanderson
This courthouse is located at:
P O Box 833 Sanderson, TX 79848This courthouse handles cases for Precinct 1 & 2 Place 2. The court’s website can be found here. The phone number for the court is (432)345-2341. And you can email the court by clicking here.
My name is Randy hunter and i was in an accident on September 16 and the other person didn’t have insurance so what can i do