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Small Claims Court in Kendall CountyA complete filing guide.

Money disputes up to $20,000 are settled in the Kendall County small-claims court, which runs on simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.

What follows covers the maximum you can claim in Kendall County, court fees, the right courthouse, serving the defendant, the deadlines that apply, and the filing process itself. Squabble handles the documents and the filing if you want that.

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Local Courts

Where to file in Kendall County

One courthouse takes small claims for Kendall County, shown below. The court checks the location against the defendant's address and the place of the dispute.

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Kendall County

Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.

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Boerne
Kendall County Justice-of-the-Peace Court, Precinct 2: Small Claims
32824 IH-10 West, Boerne, TX, 78006
(830) 249-8404

Locations change. The court publishes its current small-claims address on its own page; Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.

Kendall County covers 5 ZIP codes, including the Bergheim, Boerne and Comfort areas. Kendall County Justice-of-the-Peace Court, Precinct 2: Small Claims, in Boerne, is the courthouse listed for Kendall County.

Filing

This court takes small-claims filings on paper, in person or by mail. Squabble prepares everything so your packet arrives filing-ready.

Hearings

Hearings in small claims are attended in person at the courthouse.

Evidence

Copies of the evidence go to the judge and to the other party, and some courts allow it to be sent in electronically beforehand.

County facts

Filing in Kendall County

Small claims in Kendall County

Residents of Kendall County, Texas, which has a population of 51,828, can bring small claims cases through the Justice Court of Texas system. The Kendall County Justice-of-the-Peace Court, Precinct 2: Small Claims sits in Boerne at 32824 IH-10 West, 78006, and can be reached at (830) 249-8404 or online at http://www.co.kendall.tx.us/default.aspx?Kendall_County/Justice. The claim limit in small claims matters is $20,000. The court is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and is closed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It serves communities across the county, including Bergheim, Boerne, Comfort, Kendalia and Waring, covering ZIP codes such as 78004, 78013, 78027 and 78074. Kendall County lies near Comal County, Blanco County and Gillespie County. Electronic filing is not available for small claims cases in this county, so filings are handled at the courthouse in Boerne. Questions about the court and its procedures can be directed to the court by telephone during its posted hours.

Where Kendall County hears these cases

Kendall County Justice-of-the-Peace Court, Precinct 2: Small Claims

32824 IH-10 West, Boerne, TX 78006
Hours
Monday to Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday to SundayClosed

Kendall County at a glance

Population51,828
Court sits inBoerne
Court systemJustice Court of Texas
Claim limit$20,000
ZIP codes in county5
Towns and cities5
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Kendall County

These 5 places sit inside Kendall County:

Bergheim, Boerne, Comfort, Kendalia, Waring.

ZIP codes:

7800478006780137802778074

In numbers

Kendall County is the 73rd most populous of Texas's 254 counties, with about 51,828 residents. Kendall County Justice-of-the-Peace Court, Precinct 2: Small Claims, in Boerne, is about 17 miles from the Comal County courthouse in New Braunfels.

Nearby counties

If the other side lives just over the county line, the case may belong next door:

Sources for Kendall County

The Essentials

Key limits & requirements in Kendall County

$20,000
Maximum claim
$20,000 maximum
$45–$100
Court filing fee
The court sets it against the amount claimed
Paper
E-filing
Counter or mail filing
Permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Allowed, not required
Jurisdiction

What the court can and can't do

Small claims handles money owed between ordinary people and businesses. Procedure is kept light, and claims are capped.

Maximum claim

$20,000Maximum claimThe most you can sue for in Kendall County small claims
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Where you can file

Filing is generally possible in the county of the events or the county of the defendant.

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No claim splitting

One dispute cannot be broken into several cases to slip under the cap.

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Money judgments only

What this court awards is a sum of money, not an instruction to act or to hand something back.

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Attorneys allowed, not needed

An attorney may appear at the hearing in Texas, though nobody has to have one. The process assumes you will speak for yourself.

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Adults only, or a guardian

Where a party is under 18, the court appoints a guardian to act.

Over the limit? A claim above the ceiling can be trimmed to fit, or filed in full in the ordinary civil court. Trimming generally means writing off the remainder.

Kendall County is under the same limits as nearby Comal County and Blanco County. These are the limits for Kendall County, population about 51,828.

What You Can Sue For

Common Kendall County small claims cases

This court handles money claims to a ceiling of $20,000. Below are the kinds of case filed most often.

Kendall County takes in Bergheim, Boerne and Comfort and the rest of the county. Kendall County Justice-of-the-Peace Court, Precinct 2: Small Claims is the Kendall County courthouse listed below.

The Process

How Kendall County's small claims division works

It's built to be navigable without a lawyer. Here's the shape of a case from start to finish.

Step 01

File your claim

Write up what is owed on the claim form, select the courthouse, and settle the filing fee.

Step 02

Serve & respond

Formal notice reaches the other party, who then has a window to respond or resolve it.

Step 03

Hearing & decision

The hearing itself is short and informal. Some courts allow video. The ruling comes then or later in writing.

Kendall County Justice-of-the-Peace Court, Precinct 2: Small Claims publishes its counter hours; they are listed on this page. Kendall County Justice-of-the-Peace Court, Precinct 2: Small Claims lists (830) 249-8404 as its number.

Service of Process

How to notify the other side

A filed case still has to reach the defendant. Formal notice, known as service of process, does that, and delivering it personally is generally not allowed.

Who delivers the papers

A sheriff, a constable, a professional server, the court clerk using certified mail, or an uninvolved adult can all serve papers, depending on local rules. Fees and permitted methods vary.

The cut-off

How long before the hearing notice must be given is set by the court. That deadline arrives with your hearing date.

Recording the delivery

Whoever serves the papers completes a proof of service, which is filed with the court before the hearing.

Service is where many self-filed cases stall. Squabble can coordinate professional Service of Process so it's done correctly and on time.

Comal County and Blanco County are the counties nearest to Kendall County. A Kendall County address carries one of its 5 ZIP codes, 78004, 78006 and 78013 among them.

Deadlines

Texas statute of limitations

The law fixes how long you have, counted from the dispute itself. A case brought later can be refused outright.

Type of claimTime limit to file
Written contract4 years
Oral contract4 years
Property damage2 years
Personal injury2 years
Deadlines run from the date of the breach, damage, or injury, and can differ for specific claim types. Confirm your specific deadline before filing.

They do not change from one Kendall County ZIP code to another, 78004 included. Kendall County, population about 51,828, is covered by the table above.

Interest

Interest on what you're owed

Money owed under a contract in Texas generally accrues interest at 6% per year before judgment (Tex. Fin. Code §302.002).

Interest can be calculated before filing using the Squabble interest calculator.

The rate above is the one for Kendall County, population about 51,828. Kendall County is under the same state rate as nearby Comal County and Blanco County.

Step by Step

How to file a small claims case in Kendall County

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Confirm your claim qualifies

Two checks first: the amount must fall within the ceiling, and the claim must still be in time.

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Prepare the claim form

Get the defendant's legal name right, set out the events, and break down how the figure is reached.

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File and pay the fee

File with the Kendall County small-claims court on paper, by mail or at the counter, and pay the $45–$100 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).

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Serve the defendant

Arrange service once your hearing date is set and file the proof of service with the court.

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Prepare your evidence

Organize documents and exhibits so you can present them clearly at the hearing.

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Attend the hearing

Appear in person or, where available, remotely, present your case, and receive the court's decision.

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Forms you'll see

Claim form starts the case · Proof of service shows the defendant was notified · Fee waiver if you qualify. Exact form names vary by court; Squabble prepares the right ones for your courthouse.

Kendall County has a population of about 51,828. Kendall County takes in filings from 5 ZIP codes, 78004 first in the list.

The Hearing

What to expect at your hearing

Expect a short, informal hearing in which the judge asks the questions. Most people present their own case.

Hearings in Kendall County cases are listed at Kendall County Justice-of-the-Peace Court, Precinct 2: Small Claims in Boerne. Kendall County has about 51,828 residents.

After a Judgment

Collecting after a judgment

The ruling establishes the debt. Recovery is a further step, supported by enforcement measures that are set by each state.

Earnings withholding

Part of the debtor's earnings may be redirected toward the judgment where state law provides for it.

Bank levy

With a bank levy, the court reaches funds held in the debtor's account directly.

Property lien

Recording the judgment with the county can place a lien on the debtor's real property.

You may also apply for an order compelling the debtor to attend and disclose income and assets on oath. Interest generally continues at the rate the state sets until the debt is met.

Comal County and Blanco County are the counties nearest to Kendall County. The judgment in a Kendall County case comes from Kendall County Justice-of-the-Peace Court, Precinct 2: Small Claims in Boerne.

FAQ

Kendall County small claims, answered

How much can you sue for in Kendall County small claims?+
Generally up to $20,000 in Kendall County. Some states set a lower limit for businesses, so confirm your figure with the court.
How much does it cost to file?+
The court sets the filing fee, and it rises with the amount claimed ($45–$100 in this county). A fee waiver may be available if you qualify.
Where do you file in Kendall County?+
At Kendall County Justice-of-the-Peace Court, Precinct 2: Small Claims. The court confirms the location when the papers go in, using the defendant's address or where events took place.
Do you need a lawyer?+
You do not need a lawyer. The procedure is built for self-representation and most parties come alone. Texas does allow attorneys at the hearing (Tex. R. Civ. P. 500.3 (Representation in Justice Court Cases) (as amended eff. Jan. 1, 2026)).
How long does it take?+
Most cases reach a hearing in about 30-60 days from filing, though this moves with each court's caseload. Decisions come at the hearing or in writing later.
What's the deadline to file?+
It depends on the claim: 4 years for a written contract, 4 years for an oral contract, 2 years for property damage, and 2 years for personal injury. Some claim types run differently, and the court can refuse a claim filed late.
Can you file online in Kendall County?+
Filing in Kendall County is done on paper, in person or by mail. Squabble prepares and files the paperwork for you either way.
Where is the courthouse in Kendall County?+
Kendall County Justice-of-the-Peace Court, Precinct 2: Small Claims is at 32824 IH-10 West, Boerne, TX 78006. Public hours are Monday to Thursday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Friday to Sunday Closed. The clerk can be reached on (830) 249-8404.
Which towns does Kendall County cover?+
Kendall County covers 5 towns and cities across 5 ZIP codes, including Bergheim, Boerne, Comfort, Kendalia, Waring. A dispute with an address in any of them is generally handled by this county.

Official sources

Checked August 2026. Because courts revise fees, limits and procedures, confirm the current position before filing.

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