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Small claims court is a way to sue (or be sued) for disputes involving relatively smaller amounts of money, through an easier, more informal process than a standard lawsuit. In California small claims court, individuals can sue for up to $12,500 (up from $10K as of Jan 1, 2024).
A list of the day’s small claims court cases, called a "court calendar," is usually posted outside the courtroom. If you don’t find your name or case listed on the court calendar, check with the small claims clerk.
Index: All Pages. Small claims in California. This guide can help you: Start a small claims case. Respond if you're sued in small claims court. Take steps to collect if you won or pay or appeal if you lost and owe money. Find resources to help. Small claims basics.
Overall, there are two types of cases: civil and criminal. In civil cases, private citizens (or companies) sue each other in court. In criminal cases, the state brings a lawsuit against a person who has broken a criminal law.
1. Before you start. See if small claims is right for your situation. 2. Start a small claims case. Get forms and instructions to start a case, file papers, and serve the other side. 3. Go to your court date. The judge listens to both sides, looks at evidence, and decides who wins or loses the case.
What Is Small Claims Court? Small claims court is a special court where disputes are resolved quickly and inexpensively. In small claims court, the rules are simplified and the hearing is informal. Attorneys are generally not allowed. The person who files the claim is called the plaintiff.
There are two ways to look at electronic court case records: On a computer at the courthouse. On a computer, tablet, or smart phone anywhere with an internet connection, such as your home, or the public library. This is known as “remote access.” How you can access an electronic court case record depends on your relationship to the case.
