Court Rules
Court-wide rules apply

Judge Harris Hughey

Judge • Denton County Justice of the Peace Courts

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Denton County Justice of the Peace Courts publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 3 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Service

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  • Notices and other specified papers must be served on all other parties, except citations and oral motions made during trial or when all parties are present.

  • The party or the party's attorney of record must include in writing on all documents filed a signed statement describing the manner in which the document was served on the other party or parties and the date of service. A certificate by a party or the party's attorney of record, or the return of the officer, or the sworn statement of any other person showing service of a notice is proof of service.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Motion for default judgment
    Must include
    certificate of service

    A motion for default judgment in a Debt Claim case must include a certificate of service under TRCP Rule 501.4(d) before the court processes it.

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