Sec. 28.033. HEARING

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(a) If both parties appear, the judge shall proceed to hear the case.
(b) Formal pleading other than the statement is not required.
(c) The judge shall hear the testimony of the parties and the witnesses that the parties produce and shall consider the other evidence offered.
(d) The hearing is informal, with the sole objective being to dispense speedy justice between the parties.
(e) Reasonable discovery in small claims court shall be permitted. Discovery is limited to that considered appropriate and permitted by the judge.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 802, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.

                    
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