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Upshur County resolves money disputes up to $20,000 in the small-claims court: simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
Below is what you need for a small claims case in Upshur County: the limit, filing fees, which courthouse to use, how to serve the other side, your deadlines, and how to file. When you're ready, Squabble prepares everything and files it for you.
One courthouse takes small claims for Upshur County, shown below. The court checks the location against the defendant's address and the place of the dispute.
Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.
Check the filing location first. The court's small-claims page lists where papers are taken today, and Squabble confirms it for your case as part of filing.
Upshur County covers 6 ZIP codes, including the Big Sandy, Diana and Gilmer areas. Small claims filings from Upshur County are handled at Upshur County Justice of the Peace Court - Precinct 4 - Small Claims in Gilmer.
Paper filing is the route at this court, either in person or by post. Squabble puts the documents together in the form the clerk expects.
Small claims hearings are held in person at the courthouse.
Have copies of your evidence for the bench and for the other party. Some courts take documents electronically before the hearing as well.
Residents of Upshur County, Texas, which has a population of 44,050, can file small claims cases through the Justice Court of Texas system. The Upshur County Justice of the Peace Court - Precinct 4 - Small Claims sits in Gilmer at 216 Titus St., 75644, and can be reached at (903) 843-4039 or online at http://www.countyofupshur.com/page/justice_4. This court handles claims up to $20,000. Its office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and it is closed on Saturday and Sunday. Electronic filing is not available, so filings are handled in person at the courthouse during those hours. The county includes the towns of Big Sandy, Diana, Gilmer, and Ore City, along with ZIP codes 75640, 75644, 75645, 75683, 75755, and 75797. Upshur County lies near Gregg County, Camp County, and Wood County. Court staff can confirm the information listed here by phone during business hours.
A case filed here usually comes from one of these 4 communities:
Big Sandy, Diana, Gilmer, Ore City.
ZIP codes:
With about 44,050 residents, Upshur County ranks 79th by population among the 254 counties of Texas. Upshur County Justice of the Peace Court - Precinct 4 - Small Claims sits about 11 miles from the Gregg County courthouse in Longview and 16 miles from the Wood County courthouse in Mineola.
Neighbouring counties and the courts that serve them:
Everyday disputes over money belong in the small claims division, where the rules are simplified, and the sum in question has an upper bound.
Maximum claim
The county where it happened and the county where they live are both generally available.
One dispute cannot be broken into several cases to slip under the cap.
The remedy here is money. Orders telling someone to do or stop something sit with higher courts.
Lawyers are allowed at a Texas hearing but are not needed. The procedure is written for self-representation.
Where a party is under 18, the court appoints a guardian to act.
Over the limit? Claims over the cap can go two ways: cut to the limit and stay, or move to regular civil court at full value. Cutting it normally waives the excess.
Upshur County is under the same limits as nearby Gregg County and Camp County. Upshur County Justice of the Peace Court - Precinct 4 - Small Claims is the courthouse listed for Upshur County.
This court handles money claims to a ceiling of $20,000. Below are the kinds of case filed most often.
Upshur County has about 44,050 residents. Upshur County takes in Big Sandy, Diana and Gilmer and the rest of the county.
It's built to be navigable without a lawyer. Here's the shape of a case from start to finish.
Complete the claim form, choose the right court, and pay the filing fee.
Papers are delivered to the defendant, who may answer them or settle the matter first.
The hearing itself is short and informal. Some courts allow video. The ruling comes then or later in writing.
This is the route an Upshur County case takes, whether it starts in 75640 or anywhere else among the county ZIP codes. Upshur County Justice of the Peace Court - Precinct 4 - Small Claims publishes its counter hours; they are listed on this page.
The defendant must be given formal notice after filing. This is service of process, and as a rule you are not permitted to serve the papers yourself.
The options usually include a sheriff or constable, a licensed process server, certified mail sent by the clerk, or any adult with no stake in the case. What is allowed, and what it costs, differs from county to county.
Each court sets how far before the hearing the defendant must be served. The clerk confirms your deadline when the hearing date is set.
Service is proved on paper. The server completes and signs a form, and it is filed before the matter is heard.
Service is where many self-filed cases stall. Squabble can coordinate professional Service of Process so it's done correctly and on time.
Gregg County and Camp County are the counties nearest to Upshur County. Addresses in Upshur County include places such as Big Sandy, Diana and Gilmer.
Every claim carries a filing window that opens when the dispute happens. Once it closes, the court can turn the case away.
| What the claim is about | How long you have |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 4 years |
| Oral contract | 4 years |
| Property damage | 2 years |
| Personal injury | 2 years |
They do not change from one Upshur County ZIP code to another, 75640 included. The same periods apply in Upshur County as in nearby Gregg County and Camp County, which are in the same state.
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 Upshur County, population about 44,050. Upshur County is under the same state rate as nearby Gregg County and Camp County.
Two checks first: the amount must fall within the ceiling, and the claim must still be in time.
Get the defendant's legal name right, set out the events, and break down how the figure is reached.
File with the Upshur 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).
Arrange service once your hearing date is set and file the proof of service with the court.
Arrange your evidence and number the exhibits so nothing has to be searched for on the day.
Appear in person or, where available, remotely, present your case, and receive the court's decision.
Describe the dispute to Eleanor. Squabble drafts the paperwork, puts it through a Triple-Check™ for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and lodges it with the court.
Start for FREE →A claim form opens the case, a proof of service records that notice was given, and a fee waiver applies where you qualify. Titles differ between courts, and Squabble uses the ones your courthouse expects.
Big Sandy, Diana and Gilmer are among the places in Upshur County that filings come from. Upshur County takes in filings from 6 ZIP codes, 75640 first in the list.
Small claims hearings are short and informal, and the judge asks questions directly. Most people present their own case.
Upshur County Justice of the Peace Court - Precinct 4 - Small Claims sits at the 75644 address shown above. Big Sandy, Diana and Gilmer are among the Upshur County places a hearing can draw parties from.
The ruling establishes the debt. Recovery is a further step, supported by enforcement measures that are set by each state.
Where the law allows, an employer can be directed to send part of the debtor's pay to the court.
Funds can be collected directly from the debtor's bank account through a court-ordered levy.
Registering the judgment at county level can fix a lien on real estate the debtor holds.
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.
The judgment in an Upshur County case comes from Upshur County Justice of the Peace Court - Precinct 4 - Small Claims in Gilmer. Gregg County and Camp County are the counties nearest to Upshur County.
Last reviewed August 2026. Court fees, limits, and procedures change. Verify current details with the court before filing.
Talk with Eleanor about what happened. Squabble prepares your demand letter and court-ready documents, Triple-Checks them for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files your Upshur County case for you.
