Civil Action Complaint And Summons (DC Case Limit 20000) {10541}

CIVIL COMPLAINT AND SUMMONS - DC CASES ONLY FOR AN AMOUNT OF MONEY UP TO $20,000. You can use this packet if a person or company owes you up to $20,000 and you want to sue that person or company. Some reasons you might sue a person or company are: • a person or company did not comply with a written or oral contract; • you paid money as a down payment and want it returned; • your property was damaged in a motor vehicle accident; • defendant damaged or lost your property; • merchandise you bought is defective; • work you paid for was faulty or not completed; • you want to be paid for work you did; • someone wrote you a bad check; or • you gave a landlord a security deposit that was not returned. You cannot use this packet for: • a claim for child support, professional malpractice and/or alimony; or • a claim arising from a probate matter, a prerogative writ action or a claim for equitable relief. Note: If you believe you are entitled to more than $20,000, your case should be filed in the Law Division, Civil Part of the Superior Court. Even if you are suing for more than $20,000, you can still sue in Special Civil, but you give up your right to recover any amount over $20,000. The additional money cannot be claimed later in a separate lawsuit. You must be at least 18 to file your claim. If you are under 18, your parent or guardian has to file the claim for you. A corporation, limited liability company or limited liability partnership may not file a complaint for more than $5,000 without a lawyer; such a complaint may be filed only by a lawyer representing the corporation, limited liability company or limited liability partnership. www.FormsWorkflow.com