What types of cases do civil courts hear?

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Civil courts hear a tremendous variety of cases, including cases involving contract disputes, damage to property, injury, product liability, landlord/tenant cases, and small claims. These cases all involve one party suing another for damages. Civil courts also have jurisdiction over family cases (divorce, child support, and custody), juvenile cases, and probate cases (wills, trusts, guardianship, conservatorship, adoption, name changes).

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