If conveyance is not made, the claimant may file a civil suit in which court?

• A. Municipal Court
• B. Superior Court
• C. Family Court
• D. Small Claims Court

Answer: (B)

When a situation involves real property and the remedy sought is to compel a transfer (or to obtain damages for a failure to convey), you need a court with broad civil and equitable authority. Remedies like specific performance to force a conveyance aren’t handled in the courts with limited civil jurisdiction or in domestic/family courts. They require a venue that can hear real property disputes and grant equitable relief, which is the general jurisdiction civil court.

That’s why the appropriate forum is the Superior Court. It handles real estate title and contract matters and can order conveyance or provide other equitable relief if a seller won’t transfer title. In contrast, Small Claims Court is designed for simpler, low-dollar disputes and generally cannot grant orders to convey property. Municipal Court has more limited civil jurisdiction, and Family Court focuses on domestic relations matters, not real estate conveyance.