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Civil Complaint (Includes One Certified Mail Service)$156.00Counterclaim / Crossclaim$50.00Third Party Complaint$50.00Amended Complaint$70.00Jury Demand (Payable 10 Days Prior to Jury Trial)$350.0034 more rows

You don't have an unlimited amount of time to file a lawsuit. You'll have to bring it within the statute of limitations period for your particular case. For example, you'll have two years for injury and property damage cases, and four years for contract matters.

This is called a civil lawsuit. The $12,000 limit does not include the court costs involved in the suit, or any interest which may be due on your claim. If you are successful, you are entitled to be reimbursed for court costs. Cases for more than $12,000.00 must be filed at the Court of Common Pleas.

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.

In Pennsylvania, a lawsuit involving a claim of $12,000.00 or less can be filed in Magisterial District Court. For claims over $12,000.00, the party filing the lawsuit, who is known as the plaintiff, must file in the Court of Common Pleas.

If an attorney does not represent you, you must come to the Court's First Filing Office on the 10 th floor of 1339 Chestnut Street. Only the parties who entered into a contract or the person who suffered a personal injury or property damage normally have the right to bring an action.