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01. Start with a blank Civil Action Complaint Form
Open the blank document in the editor, set the document view, and add extra pages if applicable.
02. Add and configure fillable fields
Use the top toolbar to insert fields like text and signature boxes, radio buttons, checkboxes, and more. Assign users to fields.
03. Distribute your form
Share your Civil Action Complaint Form in seconds via email or a link. You can also download it, export it, or print it out.

A simple guide on how to set up a polished Civil Action Complaint Form

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Step 1: Sign in to DocHub to create your Civil Action Complaint Form.

First, sign in to your DocHub account. If you don't have one, you can simply register for free.

Step 2: Head to the dashboard.

Once logged in, access your dashboard. This is your main hub for all document-centric tasks.

Step 3: Initiate new document creation.

In your dashboard, select New Document in the upper left corner. Hit Create Blank Document to build the Civil Action Complaint Form from a blank slate.

Step 4: Incorporate template fillable areas.

Place various elements like text boxes, images, signature fields, and other options to your template and designate these fields to intended recipients as required.

Step 5: Adjust your document.

Personalize your template by inserting walkthroughs or any other crucial details using the text option.

Step 6: Double-check and tweak the form.

Meticulously check your created Civil Action Complaint Form for any typos or essential adjustments. Make use of DocHub's editing capabilities to fine-tune your document.

Step 7: Send out or export the document.

After completing, save your file. You may select to retain it within DocHub, export it to various storage services, or send it via a link or email.

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Complete the Civil complaint form fully and neatly. Be sure to provide enough information so the person you are suing knows why he or she is being sued. Once the complaint is completed, you must file it at the correct Magisterial District Court office. Be prepared to pay the filing fees.
Civil Complaint (Includes One Certified Mail Service)$156.00 Counterclaim / Crossclaim $50.00 Third Party Complaint $50.00 Amended Complaint $70.00 Jury Demand (Payable 10 Days Prior to Jury Trial) $350.0034 more rows
You may file a suit with a district justice if you have a complaint against a person or business and wish to recover an amount of money totaling $12,000 or less. This is called a civil lawsuit. The $12,000 limit does not in-clude the court costs involved in the suit, or any interest that may be due on your claim.
As in most states, the statute of limitations in civil cases in Pennsylvania is two years. In most cases, this means that victims have two years from the date of their injury to file a civil lawsuit.
Commencing an Action. A suit is commenced by the purchase of an index number in the City Court Clerks Office. Once an index number has been purchased, the litigant has 120 days to serve the summons and complaint.
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CIVIL COMPLAINT A civil action is commenced by filing a complaint with the court. You must complete and submit an original and two copies of the enclosed complaint form as well as the Civil Cover Sheet. You should also keep an additional copy of any document filed with the Court for your own records.
What is a Civil Complaint? The complaint is the document that you file with the magisterial district court to begin your civil action against a person or business. You are listed as the plaintiff and the person you are suing is the defendant.

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