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HB 47 Civil cases; jurisdiction in actions of unlawful entry or detainer.

Introduced by: Gary A. Reese | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS PASSED: (all summaries)

Civil jurisdiction in actions of unlawful entry or detainer in general district court. Provides that counter-claims and cross-claims filed in actions for unlawful entry or detainer where the occupant is using the premises primarily for business, commercial or agricultural purposes shall not be subject to the maximum jurisdictional limit of $15,000 applicable in general district court. The counter-claim or cross-claim must arise out of the same use of the property for business, commercial or agricultural purposes. Under current law, the plaintiff in such actions may sue for more than $15,000 in general district court, but counter-claims and cross-claims are limited to $15,000 or less.


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