FAQ: Circuit Civil
General Information
Circuit Civil - (561) 355-2986
What type of case is handled in the Circuit Civil Court?
The Circuit Civil Courts handle complaints, petitions and cases with damages OVER $15,000.
What are some examples of cases handled by the Circuit Civil Courts?
- Contracts and Indebtedness
- Eminent Domain
- Negligence (i.e., Automobile/Slip-and-Fall incidents and others)
- Professional Malpractice
- Product Liability
- Real Property/Mortgage Foreclosures
Where do I file a petition/complaint/case involving damages over $15,000?
You may only file at the main courthouse:
Circuit Civil Department
3rd Floor, Room 3.23
205 North Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Fees
What is the filing fee for Civil Actions over $15,000?
Please see Fees & Costs for current filing fee information.
What is the filing fee to appeal from County Civil (a lower court) to Circuit Civil Court?
Please see Fees & Costs for current filing fee information.
What is the filling fee to appeal a judgment from Circuit Civil to the 4th District Court of Appeals?
Please see Fees & Costs for current filing fee information.