What do you need to know about County Court?

About the court. The County Court deals with civil (non-criminal) matters. Unlike criminal cases – in which the state prosecutes an individual – civil court cases arise where an individual or a business believes their rights have been infringed.

Where does a judge sit in a county court?

They are deployed on appointment to a particular circuit and may sit at any of the County Courts or District Registries of the High Court on that circuit. Before trying a civil case the judge reads the relevant case papers and becomes familiar with their details.

What kind of cases are heard in County Court?

Types of civil case dealt with in the County Court include: 1 Businesses trying to recover money they are owed; 2 Individuals seeking compensation for injuries; 3 Landowners seeking orders that will prevent trespass.

Who are the people in the county court?

1 Businesses trying to recover money they are owed; 2 Individuals seeking compensation for injuries; 3 Landowners seeking orders that will prevent trespass.

Where to file for court in Gwinnett County?

Effective October 8, 2018, Gwinnett County Clerk of Court will accept all electronic filings in the Real Estate Division. All electronic filings can be made through the Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) eFile portal.

Is the Georgetown County SC office still open?

Just over a year after Georgetown County closed its offices due to COVID-19, it is getting ready to fully reopen. That means an end to the requirement that residents make appointments to conduct county business in person at its facilities. Read on…

How to get to the Palm Beach County Courthouse?

Go 3/4 mile to the second ramp on right, which is Australian Avenue North. Take the Australian Avenue North ramp. Go one mile north on Australian Avenue to Banyan Blvd. Turn right on Banyan Blvd. and continue east for four blocks. The courthouse will be on the left.

Can a civil case be heard in a county court?

Civil matters, for example, pub licensing, can also be dealt with by magistrates. More complex cases or those involving large amounts of money will appear at the High Court; the vast majority of civil cases take place in the County Courts. All County Court centres can deal with contract and tort (civil wrong) cases and recovery of land actions.

How can I find out what County I live in?

You can easily find the county that you live in by looking up an address or using your location. What else can you do with the county finder tool? Find the county for any address in the US. Click a point to find what county is it in.

What does it mean when a civil judgment is entered?

A civil judgment determines who is victor in a case and what the award is If a judgment has been entered in a civil lawsuit, it means that the court/jury has decided that one party to the case is the victor.

How does a civil judgment determine who is the Victor?

1. A civil judgment determines who is victor in a case and what the award is If a judgment has been entered in a civil lawsuit, it means that the court/jury has decided that one party to the case is the victor.

Where to get legal advice in Collin County?

Neither is it intended to serve as legal advice. You are strongly encouraged to consult the actual law, or consult with an attorney for answers to your questions. The Collin County Law Library, located at 2100 Bloomdale Rd., Suite 10216 (1st Floor), McKinney, TX 7507 has documentation and law books for assistance.