

HEARING: The Court will schedule a bench trial if the defendant files an answer. A default hearing will be scheduled by the court. See Numbers Above) If the defendant has a claim against the plaintiff arising from the same cases, a counterclaim mayĭEFAULT: If the defendant does not answer within thirty (30) days after service of the summons and complaint, a judgment by default may be entered against the defendant.

(The Civil Court Clerk is available to assist a party as needed but cannot provide legal advice. The summons required the defendant to answer the complaint within 30 days of being served.

SUMMONS: When a complaint is filed, the Court issues a summons. The jurisdictional limit in this court is $7,500.00. If filing to collect on an account or note, include duplicate copies of the statement of account, invoices or note to verify the amount due and have your signature notarized. The Secretary of State may be contacted to obtain the name of the agent. For a corporation provide the name of the registered agent.
PUBLIC OPINION ON DEW RAGS FULL
If privately owned, list the owners full legal name. If filing against a business, determine whether the business is incorporated or privately owned. Route and box numbers are not acceptable. Please provide the court with a clear and accurate legal name and street address for the defendant. You must file the complaint and any attachments in DUPLICATE. There is an additional $10.00 charge for each additional defendant with a different address. Violators may be held in contempt of court and subject to sanctions.įILING: The filing and service of process fee is $80.00. No Talking to Inmates or Communication of Any Kind Is Permitted You will NOT be allowed in the courtroom if any of the above is inappropriate No Children under the age of 17 (unless a witness and permitted by a Judge).No Shorts, No Muscle Shirts/Gym Attire, No Baggy Pants, No Bandanas, Hairnets, Hoods, bonnets, du rags, Handbags or Backpacks, No See-Through Clothing, No Clothing with Vulgar Language/Pictures, No Pajamas, Bedroom Shoes, No Backless, Low Cut, or Halter Tops, No Sunglasses, No Cell Phones, No Guns, Sharp Objects, or Weapons of Any Kind, No Food or Drinks.Please treat it as such by dressing appropriately. The courtroom is a place of dignity and respect for our judicial process. No Payments will be taken at the window after 4:30 PM except for TuesdaysĬivil Filing are done Monday- Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Welcome to Chester County Magistrate Courtĭaily Bond Court Hours: at 9:30 AM and at 3:30 PM
