12-1335. Jurisdiction of trial; docketing of
action


A. When the assessed value of the property does not exceed two hundred dollars, the
writ shall be returned to a justice of the peace for trial. When the assessed value is
more than two hundred dollars the claim and bond shall be returned for trial to the
superior court having jurisdiction of the claim.


B. When the claim and bond are returned, the clerk of the court or justice of the
peace shall docket them in the name of the plaintiff in the writ as plaintiff, and the
claimant of the property as defendant.