Hays County, TX · Hays County
Petition: Small Claims Case
This petition lets a plaintiff describe a small-claims case, identify the parties, and request damages or return of personal property in Hays County.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Hays County · Hays County, Hays County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- hayscountytx.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
The petition states the basis of the plaintiff’s claim and the relief requested, including damages or return of specifically described personal property. It asks for plaintiff and defendant information, service details, and the plaintiff’s signature and date. The document names Justice Court Precinct 1, Place 1, Hays County, Texas; it does not state a filing fee or submission method.
Who needs it
A plaintiff seeking relief from a defendant in a small-claims case in Hays County can use this petition to state the claim and requested relief.
How to submit it
Submit it to the Justice Court named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
About notarization
This petition is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Petition
Download the Small Claims Case Petition PDF.
- 2
Complete the Petition
Provide the plaintiff and defendant details, describe the claim and requested relief, and include service information.
- 3
Review and Sign
Review the petition, then sign and date it as the plaintiff or attorney.
- 4
Submit to the Justice Court
Submit the petition to the Justice Court named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the small claims petition ask for?
- It asks the plaintiff to describe the claim, requested damages or return of personal property, service information, and party details.
- Who uses this petition?
- A plaintiff seeking relief from a defendant in a small-claims case in Hays County can use this petition to present the claim and requested relief.
- Do I need a notary for the Small Claims Case Petition?
- No. The petition has a plaintiff or attorney signature line and a date field, but no notary block or notarized attachment is listed.
- How do I submit the Small Claims Case Petition?
- Submit it to the Justice Court named on the form and check the county website for current contact details; the petition does not provide a submission method.