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HB 1534 General district court; civil jurisdiction in actions of unlawful entry or detainer.

Introduced by: Beverly J. Sherwood | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Civil jurisdiction in actions of unlawful entry or detainer in general district court. Provides that claims, counter-claims, and cross-claims filed in actions for unlawful entry or detainer are not subject to the maximum jurisdictional limit of $15,000 applicable in general district court regardless of the purpose for which the occupant is using the premises. Under current law, such claims, counter-claims, and cross-claims are not subject to the maximum jurisdictional limit of $15,000 applicable in general district court only if the occupant is using the premises primarily for business, commercial, or agricultural purposes.


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