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does anyone know where i can find free legal forms for filing suit in Iowa Franklin county?

i need a free "Motion for Filing Suit" form for Franklin County Iowa.

Public Comments

1. Here's Iowa's judicial site with downloadable forms, but I don't see a form with that exact name: http://www.judicial.state.ia.us/Court_Rules_and_Forms/Small_Claims_Forms/
2. There is no such thing. A lawsuit begins with a complaint, and except in small claims court a complaint requires much more than filling out some form. It requires a recitation of the facts establishing the personal and subject matter jurisdiction of the court as well as the factual basis for the suit, and a claim for damages supported by factual assertions. Unless you know what all that means, hire a lawyer.
3. (1) Go to your court house and ask for one (but you will pay). (2) Go to a law library (find this out) and ask where you can get the forms. You may still have to pay something. But then at least you can prepare it yourself.
4. Schaz gave you a great link, but I don't think you are going to find anything by that name. In most states, you file either a "Complaint" or a "Petition" to get a lawsuit started. Your description makes it sound like a document asking permission to file a lawsuit, which would be very unusual and not a form. However, the small claims form to sue for money is called "Original Notice - Action for Money Judgment". That might be what you are looking for?