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52nd District Court Forms Directory

All the forms you need for filing at Novi's 52nd District Court

DC 84

Small Claims Form

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I want my security deposit back ($1,200)

Small Claims

Filing fee: $55

DC 84 - Small Claims Affidavit

Someone owes me $5,000

Small Claims

Filing fee: $70

DC 84 - Small Claims Affidavit

Contract dispute for $10,000

General Civil

Filing fee: $175

DC 01 - Civil Complaint
DC 02 - Summons

I won but they won't pay

Post-Judgment

Filing fee: $35-45

DC 04 - Garnishment
DC 06 - Writ of Execution

I need to evict a tenant

Landlord-Tenant

Filing fee: $75

DC 100 - Demand
DC 102 - Complaint
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Complete 52nd District Court Forms Directory

All Michigan court forms available at the 52nd District Court

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

    Popular

    Small Claims Affidavit and Claim

    Start a small claims case

  • DC 85

    Popular

    Notice of Small Claims Hearing

    Notify defendant of hearing

  • DC 86

    Small Claims Judgment

    Court's decision

  • DC 100

    Motion to Set Aside Default

    Challenge default judgment

  • DC 103

    Objection to Garnishment

    Challenge wage garnishment

  • DC 31

    Request for Installment Payments

    Payment plan request

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

    Civil Complaint

    Start civil lawsuit

  • DC 02

    Summons

    Notify defendant

  • DC 03

    Answer to Complaint

    Respond to lawsuit

  • DC 05

    Default Application

    Request default judgment

  • DC 23

    Discovery Demand

    Request evidence

  • DC 11

    Subpoena

    Compel witness/documents

Post-Judgment Collection
Collecting your judgment
  • DC 06

    Popular

    Writ of Execution

    Seize property

  • DC 04

    Popular

    Request for Garnishment

    Garnish wages/bank

  • DC 16

    Judgment Debtor Exam

    Discover assets

  • DC 58

    Satisfaction of Judgment

    Mark as paid

  • DC 62

    Abstract of Judgment

    Create lien

  • DC 57

    Installment Payment Order

    Set payment plan

Service & Process Forms
Serving defendants with papers
  • DC 07

    Popular

    Proof of Service

    Confirm service

  • DC 08

    Certificate of Mailing

    Proof of mail service

  • DC 09

    Affidavit of Process Server

    Personal service proof

  • DC 18

    Motion for Alternative Service

    Request special service

  • DC 19

    Order for Service by Publication

    Newspaper service

Landlord-Tenant Forms
Rental and eviction matters
  • DC 102

    Complaint to Recover Possession

    Start eviction

  • DC 100

    Demand for Possession

    Pre-eviction notice

  • DC 105

    Judgment of Possession

    Eviction order

  • DC 107

    Order of Eviction

    Remove tenant

  • DC 84

    Popular

    Security Deposit Complaint

    Get deposit back

Miscellaneous Forms
Other common court forms
  • MC 20

    Fee Waiver Request

    Waive court fees

  • DC 20

    Motion and Notice of Hearing

    Schedule court motion

  • DC 28

    Praecipe

    Request court action

  • DC 68

    Stipulation and Order

    Agreement between parties

  • DC 95

    Notice of Appeal

    Appeal to circuit court

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Where to Get 52nd District Court Forms

At the Courthouse

Location:

48150 Grand River Ave
Novi, MI 48374

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Cost:

Forms are free

Pros:

  • • Clerk can answer questions
  • • Get forms immediately

Cons:

  • • Must travel to courthouse
  • • Fill by hand
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Website:

courts.michigan.gov

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Most Common Forms at 52nd District Court

Form DC 84 - Small Claims Affidavit and Claim
Most Popular

When to Use:

  • • Claims up to $6,500
  • • No attorneys allowed
  • • Security deposit disputes
  • • Unpaid debts
  • • Property damage

Required Information:

  • • Defendant's full name & address
  • • Exact amount claimed
  • • Description of dispute
  • • Date of incident
  • • Your signature under oath
Form DC 01 - Civil Complaint

When to Use:

  • • Claims $6,501 - $25,000
  • • Attorneys allowed
  • • Complex disputes
  • • Business litigation
  • • More formal process

Required Information:

  • • Detailed statement of facts
  • • Legal basis for claim
  • • Specific relief sought
  • • Supporting documentation
  • • Attorney information (if any)
Form DC 04 - Request for Garnishment

When to Use:

  • • After winning judgment
  • • Debtor won't pay voluntarily
  • • Know employer or bank
  • • Collect wages or accounts

Required Information:

  • • Judgment case number
  • • Amount owed
  • • Employer/bank information
  • • Garnishee's address

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I get 52nd District Court forms?

52nd District Court forms are available: 1) At the courthouse (48150 Grand River Ave, Novi), 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 52nd District Court?

For small claims at the 52nd 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 52nd District Court forms online?

Yes, you can file forms online for the 52nd 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 Novi 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.

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