When a home rule city takes legal action against a property owner for not adhering to fire protection or zoning ordinances, in which court is the case filed?

When a home rule city takes legal action against a property owner for violations such as fire protection or zoning ordinances, the case is typically filed in District Court. This is because District Courts generally have jurisdiction over civil matters involving local government regulations and land use issues. They deal with larger claims that go beyond the limitations of lower courts.

Home rule cities, which possess the authority to govern themselves and enforce their own laws, commonly address violations within the framework of District Courts that are organized to handle such cases involving local ordinances. These courts are equipped to deal with the complexities surrounding issues of property regulations, zoning laws, and related civil enforcement actions.

The other courts listed, such as Municipal Court, Circuit Court, and Supreme Court, generally handle different categories of cases or have specific limitations regarding jurisdiction that would not be appropriate for these types of municipal enforcement actions. Therefore, District Court is the correct venue for the legal actions you described.