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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.

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.

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.

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

?A proof of service shall contain a statement of the date and manner of service and of the names of the persons served. Under 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904 (unsworn falsification to authorities) a knowingly false proof of service constitutes a misdemeanor of the second degree.

The Pennsylvania civil justice system is an avenue for victims of crimes to receive justice separate and apart from the criminal system. While criminal cases involve a defendant who broke the law, civil cases are most commonly legal disputes between two or more people.