Updated, Effective January 1, 2025
Rule 1. Scope; citation
Rule 2. Commencement of Action
Rule 3. Manner of service
Rule 4. Responsive pleadings
Rule 5. Counterclaims
Rule 6. Discovery
Rule 7. Pretrial settlement
Rule 8. Informality of Hearing
Rule 9. Continuances
Rule 10. Dismissal and default
Rule 11. Judgment
Rule 12. Venue
Rule 12.1. Time to file Change of Judge
Rule 13. Small claims litigant's manual
Rule 14. Appointment of referee by circuit judge; compensation
Rule 15. Method of Keeping Records
Rule 16. Order of Possession of Real Estate
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