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I am filing this claim to recover $2,500 owed for services not rendered. I have attempted to resolve this matter directly on multiple occasions without success...

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CAUSE NO.
John Doe,§IN THE JUSTICE COURT
Plaintiff.§OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS
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v.§
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Jane Smith,§Justice Court
Defendant.§
ORIGINAL PETITION FOR RECOVERY OF SECURITY DEPOSIT
TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE PRESIDING:
COMES NOW, Plaintiff, John Doe ("Plaintiff"), files this Original Petition, complaining of Defendant, Jane Smith ("Defendant"), and alleges as follows:
I.      DISCOVERY CONTROL PLAN
1.  Discovery in this small-claims case is governed by Texas Rules of Civil Procedure 500-507. Plaintiff will rely only on the limited pre-trial disclosures authorized by Rule 500.9 and does not seek Level 1-3 discovery.
II.      CLAIM FOR RELIEF
2.  Pursuant to Tex. R. Civ. P. 502.2, Plaintiff seeks monetary relief not exceeding $20,000, exclusive of interest and costs.
III.      PARTIES
3.  Plaintiff, John Doe ("Plaintiff") is an individual whose residence is 501 Brazos Street, Austin, Texas 78701.
4.  Defendant, Jane Smith ("Defendant") is an individual whose residence is 512 West Avenue East, Garland, Texas 75040.
IV.      JURISDICTION AND VENUE
5.  This Court has jurisdiction over this matter because the amount in controversy does not...
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Flash Justice handles small claims cases in Texas, including landlord-tenant disputes, property damage, contract breaches, consumer issues, contractor disputes, car accidents, unpaid wages, employment issues, and more. If your claim is under $20,000, we can help you file it quickly and affordably.

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