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What is the maximum recovery amount in small claims court in California?
In California, the maximum recovery amount in a small claims case depends on who is doing the suing and how many other cases the person suing has filed in small claims court. An individual suing another individual or a corporation can sue for $7,500 or less. A corporation suing an individual or another corporation can only sue for $5,000. An individual or corporation can file an unlimited number of claims for up to $2,500 each, but can only file two claims in a calendar year that ask for more than $2,500. For more information on small claims cases in California, see the related link.
Can a lawyer or paralegal represent me in a small claims court in the state of CA?
In California, small claims court allows individuals to represent themselves without legal counsel, which is encouraged. However, lawyers and paralegals are not permitted to represent clients in small claims court, except in very limited circumstances, such as when a corporation is a plaintiff or defendant. Therefore, if you are an individual, you must represent yourself in small claims court.
Is a transcript of what happens in small claims court kept?
Yes, a transcript of the proceedings in small claims court can be requested and produced. However, it may come at an additional cost to the individual requesting it. It is important to check with the specific court on their transcript policies.
What can corporations do in small claims court in Ohio?
In Ohio, corporations can file a claim in small claims court to resolve disputes involving amounts up to $6,000. They are required to be represented by an attorney if the case exceeds this limit or if the corporation is a legal entity (like a corporation or LLC). Small claims court is designed for quicker, less formal proceedings, allowing corporations to seek recovery for debts, damages, or breach of contract without the complexities of higher courts. However, they must follow proper legal procedures and adhere to the court's rules.
Can a major corporation be sue in a small claims?
No.
Can you sue in small claims court in another state?
No. The small claims court works locally.
Can you sue a major corporation in small claims?
Yes, you can as long as the subject matter and the amount of the claim fall within the jurisdictional limits of that court.
Can you go to small claims court for 200 dollars?
Yes. There is no minimum amount you can sue for in small claims court.
Where is Small Court in New Jersey?
There is no court named "Small Court" so I assume you are asking about Small Claims Court. In NJ, there is no separate "Small Claims Court" - all small claims cases are heard in the Special Civil Part of the Civil Division of Superior Court in each county. To find your local information, use the related link below. Select your county and look for that county's Superior Court - Civil Division. That will be the contact information for small claims cases. The link to the court website is the court name in blue; the court website will have details about small claims cases in that county.
Can a town be sued in small claims court?
Maybe. Each state has different laws regarding whether or not towns can be sued in small claims court. For example, Washington State does not allow the practice, while in California, people can sue towns, cities, and even the state in small claims court. Most small claims courts give free brochures explaining the small claims process, including who can and cannot be sued in small claims. Contact your local small claims court for details.
Is there hearsay in small claims court?
no
Can you sue a doctor in small claims court?
i also want to take my doctor to small claims court. is there anything in law to prevent this
