Which court has limited jurisdiction over civil matters usually under $100,000 and misdemeanor criminal matters?

• A. Constitutional County Court
• B. District Court
• C. Municipal Court
• D. County Courts at Law

Answer: (D)

County Courts at Law are designed to handle smaller civil disputes and misdemeanor criminal matters within a county, creating a middle tier between municipal courts and district courts. They have a limited civil jurisdiction with a cap on the amount in controversy, which in practice often covers cases under around $100,000, plus authority to hear misdemeanor offenses. This makes them the appropriate venue for these types of cases without pulling them into the broader, more expensive district court system.

Municipal courts focus mainly on city ordinance violations and minor misdemeanors, with narrower civil authority. District courts have broad jurisdiction over major civil matters and felonies, not the limited scope described. Constitutional county courts have their own set of duties and jurisdiction that don’t align with this specific mix of limited civil and misdemeanor criminal matters.