Small Claims Forms


Disclaimer: These forms are provided as a courtesy, and may be used for any lawful purpose. These forms were developed for use in Wayne Superior Court No. 3. Other courts may not accept these forms, and may have their own forms. When you sign and file a form, you provide information to the Court that may help or hurt your case. Before you sign any court document or get involved with a court case, it is strongly suggested that you talk with a lawyer to ensure that you know your rights and your legal options. The forms may not provide all of the information necessary for the Court to reach a decision. These forms should not be used to engage in the unauthorized practice of law. The Wayne County Clerk of Courts and the Court assume no responsibility and accept no liability for actions taken by users of these forms, including reliance on their contents. These forms may be changed without notice. If you are not using these forms right away or will use the forms repeatedly, it is strongly recommended that you review the forms on this webpage on a regular basis to ensure that the forms being used are the most recent version.

NUMBER OF FORMS NEEDED PER CLAIM:

TYPE OF CASE 1 Defendant 2 Defendants
General Small Claims Case
(not possession/eviction or replevin)
Notice of Small Claim 4 6
Affidavit of Debt (if applicable) 4 6
Copies of supporting documents (contracts, invoices, bills, receipts, etc.) 4 6
Summons 4 8
Possession / Eviction Case
Possession / Eviction Complaint 4 6
Copy of Lease (if applicable) 4 6
Notice to Quit (if applicable) 4 6
Affidavit of Debt (if applicable) 4 6
Summons 4 8
Replevin Case
Notice of Replevin Claim and Affidavit for Delivery 4 6
Summons 4 8
Counterclaim
Notice of Counterclaim 4 6
Affidavit of Debt (if applicable) 4 6
Copies of supporting documents (contracts, invoices, bills, receipts, etc.) 4 6
Summons 4 8
Any Proceedings Supplemental Hearing
If requesting a Proceedings Supplemental Hearing involving the defendant and defendant’s identified employer:    
Motion for Proceedings Supplemental Hearing - Defendant and Employer with Proposed Order 5 -
Interrogatories to Defendant’s Employer 4 -
Summons for Defendant’s Employer 4 -
Summons for Defendant 4 -
If requesting a Proceedings Supplemental Hearing involving only the defendant:    
Motion for Proceedings Supplemental Hearing - Defendant only 4 6
Summons for Defendant 4 8

Affidavit of Debt  

Agreed Entry  

Agreed Judgment (to be used during the Initial Hearing)  

Appearance by Designated Full-Time Employee  

Attorney Appearance Form  

Certificate of Compliance – LLC, LLP, or Corporation  

Certificate of Compliance – Sole Proprietorship or Partnership  

Certificate of Compliance Trust  

Change of Address Form  

Default Judgment Affidavit  

Garnishment Order  

Interrogatories to Defendant’s Employer  

Motion and Order for Email Address Exemption  

Motion and Order to Reinstate Case  

Motion and Order to Send Garnishment  

Motion for Continuance  

Motion for Emergency Possession Hearing  

Motion for Filing Fee and Court Costs Waiver  

Motion for Hardship Garnishment  

Motion for Hearing  

Motion for Immediate Possession of Property  

Motion for Proceedings Supplemental Hearing - Defendant only  

Motion for Proceedings Supplemental Hearing - Defendant and Employer with Proposed Order  

Motion for Remote Hearing  

Motion for Vehicle Title  

Motion for Violation of Case Management Program  

Motion to Dismiss  

Motion to Seal Eviction Record  

Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment  

Motion to Set Aside Judgment  

Motion to Vacate Hearing  

Notice of Counterclaim  

Notice of Exemption Rights  

Notice of Possession Claim  

Notice of Replevin Claim  

Notice of Small Claim  

Notice to Quit  

Objection to Remote Hearing  

Order Setting Hearing on Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment  

Order Setting Hearing to Set Aside Judgment  

Order to Financial Institution to Answer Interrogatories  

Post-Judgment Payment Agreement  

Pretrial Settlement Agreement (to be used before the Initial Hearing is held)  

Property Status Certification Affidavit  

Release of Judgment  

Subpoena  

Summons for Defendant  

Summons for Defendant’s Employer  

Verification of Ownership  

Voluntary Wage Garnishment Request  

Voluntary Wage Assignment Request  

Workforce Development Motion for Discovery  

Workforce Development Order