48th District Court Forms
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DC 84
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Small Claims Affidavit and Claim
DC 84 • Start a small claims case
Use when: Filing claims up to $6,500
Notice of Small Claims Hearing
DC 85 • Notify defendant of hearing
Use when: After court sets hearing date
Small Claims Judgment
DC 86 • Court's decision
Use when: After judge rules
Motion to Set Aside Default
DC 100 • Challenge default judgment
Use when: If you missed court date
Objection to Garnishment
DC 103 • Challenge wage garnishment
Use when: Disputing garnishment
Request for Installment Payments
DC 31 • Payment plan request
Use when: Can't pay judgment in full
Civil Complaint
DC 01 • Start civil lawsuit
Use when: Claims over $6,500
Summons
DC 02 • Notify defendant
Use when: With complaint filing
Answer to Complaint
DC 03 • Respond to lawsuit
Use when: If you're being sued
Default Application
DC 05 • Request default judgment
Use when: Defendant didn't respond
Discovery Demand
DC 23 • Request evidence
Use when: Need documents/info
Subpoena
DC 11 • Compel witness/documents
Use when: Force testimony
Writ of Execution
DC 06 • Seize property
Use when: Collect from assets
Request for Garnishment
DC 04 • Garnish wages/bank
Use when: Collect from employer/bank
Judgment Debtor Exam
DC 16 • Discover assets
Use when: Find debtor's assets
Satisfaction of Judgment
DC 58 • Mark as paid
Use when: Judgment fully paid
Abstract of Judgment
DC 62 • Create lien
Use when: Lien on property
Installment Payment Order
DC 57 • Set payment plan
Use when: Arrange payments
Security Deposit Claim
DC 84 • Recover security deposit
Use when: Deposit not returned
Rent Claim
DC 84 • Collect unpaid rent
Use when: Tenant owes rent
Property Damage Claim
DC 84 • Damage compensation
Use when: Rental damage
Breach of Lease
DC 84 • Lease violations
Use when: Contract breach
Notice Forms
Various • Required notices
Use when: Before filing
Plea by Mail
DC 72 • Plead to traffic ticket
Use when: Minor violations
Motion to Set Aside Conviction
MC 245 • Clear record
Use when: Eligible convictions
Request for Court-Appointed Attorney
MC 222 • Get legal help
Use when: Cannot afford attorney
Appeal forms
Various • Appeal conviction
Use when: Disagree with verdict
Fee Waiver Request
MC 20 • Waive court fees
Use when: Financial hardship
Affidavit of Indigency
MC 20 • Prove inability to pay
Use when: With fee waiver
Motion forms
Various • Request court action
Use when: Need court order
Subpoena
MC 11 • Compel appearance
Use when: Need witness/documents
Proof of Service
MC 18 • Verify service
Use when: After serving papers
Most Common Forms Explained
When to Use
- • Claims up to $6,500
- • No attorney representation wanted
- • Quick resolution needed
- • Simple money disputes
Required Information
- • Defendant's legal name & address
- • Exact claim amount
- • Date and description of incident
- • Your contact information
Automatically generated after filing DC 84. This form notifies the defendant of the court date.
Court Provides
- • Hearing date and time
- • Courtroom location
- • Case number
You Must
- • Serve defendant properly
- • File proof of service
- • Keep copy for records
Used after winning your case to collect money from defendant's wages or bank account.
Requirements
- • Valid judgment
- • Defendant's employer/bank info
- • $35 garnishment fee
Can Garnish
- • Up to 25% of wages
- • Bank accounts
- • Tax refunds
Common Form Mistakes to Avoid
| Common Mistake | Consequence | How to Avoid |
|---|---|---|
Using wrong defendant name | Case dismissed or delayed | Use exact legal name from business records |
Incorrect claim amount | Wrong court division | Calculate total damages including all costs |
Missing information | Forms rejected | Complete every field, even if 'N/A' |
Wrong form version | Not accepted by court | Use current Michigan forms only |
Improper service address | Service fails | Use physical address, not P.O. Box |
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Where to Get 48th District Court Forms
Location
4280 Telegraph Road
Bloomfield Township, MI 48302
Clerk's Office - First Floor
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Phone: (248) 758-3880
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