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Michigan Court Forms Directory

50th District Court Forms

Complete directory of court forms for the 50th District Court in Pontiac. Download free or let PettyLawsuit auto-fill them for you.

Most Needed Forms

Small Claims

  • DC 84 - Start a Claim
  • DC 85 - Hearing Notice
  • DC 115 - Answer

Civil Cases

  • DC 01 - Civil Complaint
  • DC 02 - Summons
  • DC 03 - Answer

Collections

  • MC 12 - Garnishment
  • DC 91 - Discovery
  • DC 18 - Proof of Service

Forms by Category

Most Used
Small Claims Forms
Cases up to $6,500 - No attorneys allowed
  • DC 84
    Popular

    Small Claims Affidavit and Claim

    Filing claims up to $6,500

  • DC 85
    Popular

    Notice of Small Claims Hearing

    After court sets hearing date

  • DC 86

    Small Claims Judgment

    After judge rules

  • DC 100

    Motion to Set Aside Default

    If you missed court date

  • DC 103

    Objection to Garnishment

    Disputing garnishment

  • DC 31

    Request for Installment Payments

    Can't pay judgment in full

General Civil Forms
Cases $6,501 - $25,000 - Attorneys allowed
  • DC 01

    Civil Complaint

    Claims over $6,500

  • DC 02

    Summons

    With complaint filing

  • DC 03

    Answer to Complaint

    If you're being sued

  • DC 06

    Default Judgment

    After defendant fails to answer

  • DC 100

    Motion and Notice

    Various court requests

Post-Judgment Forms
Collecting your judgment
  • MC 12
    Popular

    Request for Garnishment

    After winning judgment

  • MC 13

    Writ of Garnishment

    Court issues after request

  • DC 91

    Discovery Subpoena

    Locating assets to collect

  • DC 10

    Writ of Execution

    Collecting through property seizure

  • DC 60

    Satisfaction of Judgment

    After full payment received

Defendant Forms
If you're being sued
  • DC 115
    Popular

    Answer to Small Claims

    Within 14 days of service

  • DC 116

    Counterclaim

    If plaintiff owes you money

  • DC 100

    Motion to Set Aside Default

    Good reason for missing court

  • MC 24

    Claim of Exemption

    Facing garnishment

Fee Waiver Forms
For low-income filers
  • MC 20
    Popular

    Fee Waiver Request

    Can't afford filing fees

  • MC 20a

    Affidavit of Indigency

    With fee waiver request

  • MC 20b

    Order on Fee Waiver

    Court completes this

Service Forms
Serving court papers
  • DC 18
    Popular

    Proof of Service

    After serving papers

  • DC 19

    Certificate of Mailing

    After mailing documents

  • MC 304

    Affidavit of Service

    After personal service

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Common Form Mistakes
Why people's cases get rejected
  • Wrong Form Selection

    Using DC 01 instead of DC 84 for small claims

  • Incorrect Names

    Nicknames or wrong business entity names

  • Missing Information

    Blank fields or incomplete addresses

  • Math Errors

    Wrong totals or interest calculations

  • Improper Service

    Using wrong service forms or methods

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Form Completion Tips

Pro Tip: Always use legal names, not nicknames or "doing business as" names. For businesses, use the exact registered name with the Michigan Secretary of State.
Essential Information You'll Need

About the Defendant

  • Full legal name (check ID or business registration)
  • Current address for service
  • Phone number (optional but helpful)
  • Business entity type if applicable

About Your Claim

  • Exact amount owed (principal)
  • Date of incident or breach
  • Clear description of what happened
  • Supporting documentation
Where to Get Help

50th District Court Clerk

70 N Saginaw St, Pontiac • (248) 758-3810
Can answer procedural questions (not legal advice)

Michigan Courts Website

courts.michigan.gov/forms
Free forms and instructions

PettyLawsuit Service

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Which Form Do You Need?

Sue for unpaid debt

DC 84
Under $6,500

Sue for property damage

DC 84
Under $6,500

Get security deposit back

DC 84
Under $6,500

Sue for breach of contract

DC 84 or DC 01
Depends on amount

Respond to small claims

DC 115
Any amount

Garnish wages after winning

MC 12
Any judgment

Can't afford court fees

MC 20
Fee waiver

Challenge a judgment

DC 100
Any amount

Collect on judgment

Various
Post-judgment

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More 50th District Court Resources

Small Claims Guide
Complete process walkthrough
Filing Fees
Complete fee schedule
How to File
Step-by-step instructions

Frequently asked questions

Where can I get 50th District Court forms?

50th District Court forms are available: 1) At the courthouse (70 North Saginaw Street, Pontiac), 2) Download from Michigan Courts website (courts.michigan.gov), 3) Automatically generated when you file online with PettyLawsuit for $29. All Michigan court forms are free to download.

What forms do I need for small claims at 50th District Court?

For small claims at the 50th District Court (up to $6,500), you need Form DC 84 (Small Claims Affidavit and Claim). After filing, you'll also need Form DC 85 (Notice of Small Claims Hearing) for service. PettyLawsuit automatically generates all required forms.

Can I file 50th District Court forms online?

Yes, you can file forms online for the 50th District Court through services like PettyLawsuit. We handle all form preparation and filing for $29 plus court fees. This saves you a trip to the Pontiac courthouse and ensures forms are completed correctly.

What's the difference between DC 84 and DC 01 forms?

Form DC 84 is for small claims (up to $6,500) with no attorneys allowed and simplified procedures. Form DC 01 is for general civil cases ($6,501-$25,000) where attorneys are permitted and procedures are more formal. Use DC 84 for most consumer disputes under $6,500.

Are Michigan court forms complicated to fill out?

Michigan court forms require precise information including correct legal names, addresses, exact claim amounts, and detailed case descriptions. Common errors include wrong defendant names, incorrect addresses, or missing information. PettyLawsuit's service eliminates these errors by auto-filling forms correctly.