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Limited action civil cases are heard in Division 61, a high volume forum with rights of appeal and trial de novo (heard "anew" as if the first trial had not occurred). Other than matters of contract, the jurisdictional limit for limited action cases is $25,000. Most of the cases are collection or landlord/tenant matters. 

For more detailed information please read Local Court Rule 16.  For instructions and details about electronic filings, fees and journal entries, please read our local policies.

The Limited Action judge is Daniel W. Vokins.  The court schedule is as follows:

Monday and Tuesday (Room 334): 8:30 a.m. & 9:30 a.m. Trials

Most forms are available online at the forms download page.  Fax filing is available for documents of 10 pages or less. All fax filings must comply with Supreme Court Rule 119.

The Limited Action division of the Court Clerk's Office is located in the southwest corner of the 2nd floor of the Johnson County Courthouse.  It is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Phone number: (913) 715-3356
Fax number:  (913) 715-3401

Limited Action Fees (Effective July 1, 2008)