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1. Is Royal Oak's 44th District Court the right Court to file my Small Claims action?

The answer is yes if any one of the following statements are true:
- The defendant is a business that has its principal place of business in the City of Royal Oak.
- A person was injured or personal property was damaged in the city of Royal Oak.
- A defendant signed or entered into a contract in the City of Royal Oak, a contract of obligation was to be performed in the City of Royal Oak, or the defendant was a corporation and the contract was breached in the City of Royal Oak.

2. What form should I fill out and where do I get it?

- You need an affidavit and Small Claims form # DC-84. Use this form to file a claim against the defendant.
- You can get them online at the Michigan Courts Website.

3. What fees will I have to pay?

- $30 - If the claim you are filing is for $600 or less. - $50 - If the claim is for between $600 and $1,750. - $70 - If the claim is for between $1,750 and $6,000. NOTE: The maximum will increase to $6,500 January 1, 2021 - $10 - If you want us to mail the papers by Certified Mail. - $20.00+ - If you want our Court Officer to personally serve the papers. This fee varies depending on where the defendant lives. Note: If the Judge/Magistrate rules in your favor, then costs (including those listed above) will be added to your claim at the time of the Judgment and the Defendant will be responsible for reimbursing you for those costs.