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Magistrates Court of Western Australia
Government of Western Australia State Coat of Arms
Magistrates Court of Western Australia

Civil Matters

The Magistrates Court deals with civil matters that involve:

  • claims for debt or damages of up to $75,000;
  • minor claims for debt or damages up to $10,000;
  • consumer/trader claims over the sale, supply or hire of goods or services;
  • residential tenancy matters involving amounts up to $10,000; and
  • claims for the recovery of 'real property' up to a gross rental value of $75,000.

There are a range of forms for use in all civil proceedings initiated in the Magistrates Court

A range of factsheets are also available to guide you through civil proceedings in the Magistrates Court.

If you are aware of a risk to yourself or others in relation to a matter, please contact the court location at which the matter will heard to advise the court of that risk.


Last updated: 28 April 2025

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