62-B District Court
Civil Division
The Civil Division of the Court receives and processes all filings for general civil claims up to $25,000.00, small claims up to $3,000.00, landlord/tenant evictions, land contract forfeiture, claim and delivery actions and weddings. The clerks are not allowed to give legal advice. They merely accept your filings and the associated fee. When appropriate, they schedule a hearing. The procedures to be followed are contained in the Michigan Court Rules. Any questions should be referred to your attorney.
Filing Fees
Collecting Money on a Judgment
Interest on Civil Judgments
Filing Fees In General Civil
| Claims up to $600 |
$25.00 |
| Claims over $600 and up to $1,750 |
$45.00 |
| Claims over $1,750 and up to $10,000 |
$65.00 |
| Claims over $10,000 and up to $25,000 |
$150.00 |
| Claims for other than Money Judgment |
$65.00 |
Filing Fees For Small Claims
| Claims over $600 and up to $1,750 |
$45.00 |
| Claims over $1,750 and up to $3,000 |
$65.00 |
Filing Fees For Landlord/Tenant
| Claim up for Possession of Premises |
$45.00 |
Supplement Complaint For Money Damages
| Claims up to $600 |
$25.00 |
| Claims over $600 and up to $1,750 |
$45.00 |
| Claims over $1,750 and up to $10,000 |
$65.00 |
| Claims over $10,000 and up to $25,000 |
$150.00 |
Miscellaneous Fees
| Motion Fee |
$20.00 |
| Jury Demand Fee |
$50.00 |
Order for Seizure of Property,
Attachment, Garnishment, Eviction, or
Judgment Debtor Discovery Subpoena |
$15.00 |
| Marriage Fee |
$10.00 |
| Claims for other than Money Judgment |
$65.00 |
Collecting Money On A Judgment
If you sued someone for money and received a judgment against that person, you have the right to collect the money.
How Much Can I Collect?
You can collect the amount stated on your judgment plus any interest that has accumulated.
How Can I Collect My Money?
There are several ways you can collect your money:
- If the other party (defendant) has the money and is present at trial, s/he can pay you right then.
- If s/he does not have the money at that time and you both agree at the trial, the judge can set up a payment plan. If the defendant is not present at the trial, the court will send a copy of the judgment to the defendant. The judgment will order the defendant to pay you in full within 21 days or tell you and the court where s/he works and the location of his/her bank accounts on form DC 87 Affidavit of Judgment Debtor.
- If the defendant doesn't pay the judgment as ordered, you will have to collect the money through an execution against property or a garnishment.
What is Execution?
Execution is a court procedure allowing a court officer to seize property belonging to the defendant which can be sold to pay for the judgment. If you want to file an execution against property, you may use form MC 19, Execution against property.
What is Garnishment?
Garnishment is a court procedure allowing you to collect your judgment directly from the defendant's wages, bank account, or other source such as income tax refunds. If you want to file a garnishment, see the clerk for the proper form. Instructions are included with the forms.
How Do I Get An Execution Against Property Or A Garnishment?
To get an execution against property or a garnishment, you will need to know where the defendant lives and works, what assets s/he has and where those assets are located, and any other.