Livingston County Michigan 53rd District Court in Howell

SMALL CLAIMS - Cases where the amount claimed does not exceed a specified amount, As of January 2000, small claims cases could not exceed $3,000. There are no lawyers or juries and no right to appeal.

COLLECTING YOUR JUDGMENT: If you sued someone for money and received a judgment against that person, you have the right to collect the money.

Only District Court handles small claims cases. Venue may be proper in more than one district court location. A case may be filed either where the defendant resides, is employed or where the action arose.

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

SMALL CLAIMS	ONE DEFENDANT	TWO DEFENDANTS
$1 - $600	$37.00	$49.00
$601 - $1750	$57.00	$69.00
$1751 - $3000	$77.00	$89.00
Motion Fee	$20.00

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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Small Claims