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01. Start with a blank Civil Court Case 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 Court Case Form in seconds via email or a link. You can also download it, export it, or print it out.

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Step 1: Start with DocHub's free trial.

Navigate to the DocHub website and sign up for the free trial. This provides access to every feature you’ll need to build your Civil Court Case Form with no upfront cost.

Step 2: Access your dashboard.

Sign in to your DocHub account and navigate to the dashboard.

Step 3: Initiate a new document.

Hit New Document in your dashboard, and select Create Blank Document to design your Civil Court Case Form from the ground up.

Step 4: Utilize editing tools.

Insert various fields such as text boxes, radio buttons, icons, signatures, etc. Organize these fields to suit the layout of your form and assign them to recipients if needed.

Step 5: Modify the form layout.

Organize your form easily by adding, repositioning, deleting, or merging pages with just a few clicks.

Step 6: Set up the Civil Court Case Form template.

Transform your newly designed form into a template if you need to send multiple copies of the same document multiple times.

Step 7: Save, export, or distribute the form.

Send the form via email, distribute a public link, or even publish it online if you aim to collect responses from a broader audience.

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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.
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
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.
The first step in a civil action is the filing of the complaint with the clerk or judge. Service of process upon the defendant is not essential to commencement of the action, but Rule 4(h) does require service of the summons and complaint within 120 days after the filing of the complaint.
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.
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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.
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.
To file this lawsuit, you must go to the General District Court Clerks office. Ask for the proper court form. To sue for money, fill out a Warrant in Debt. Even though this court form is called a warrant, it is not used in a criminal case. It is used in a civil (non-criminal) case.

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