Civil Matters

The Magistrates Court deals with civil matters that involve:

• claims for debt or damages of up to $75,000;
• minor claims for debt or damages up to $10,000;
• consumer/trader claims over the sale, supply or hire of goods or services;
• residential tenancy matters involving amounts up to $10,000; and
• claims for the recovery of 'real property' up to a gross rental value of $75,000.

There are a range of forms for use in all civil proceedings initiated in the Magistrates Court

To download any of these, select the relevant Act, rule or regulation from the left-hand menu.

A range of fact sheets are also available to guide you through civil proceedings in the Magistrates Court.

If you are aware of a risk to yourself or others in relation to a matter, please contact the court location at which the matter will heard to advise the court of that risk.

Last updated: 26-Feb-2024

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