Monetary Limits Usually, the most "a natural person" can ask for is $12,500; however, you are limited to filing no more than two claims anywhere in the State of California for over $2,500 in one calendar year. You may file an unlimited amount of claims for $2,500 or less.
Appropriate introductory questions might include asking their name (if not already given), residence, present employment, etc. “Will you tell us a little bit about yourself?” “How are you connected to the case?” “Please tell the jury a bit about your background?”
Asks the court to order, and orders the judgment debtor or a third party holding the judgment debtor's property to appear at court to answer your questions about their finances to help you learn how you might collect your judgment. Get form EJ-125.
Sample questions What's your home address? What's your telephone number? Are you married or do you have a registered domestic partner? If so, what's the first name, maiden name, and last name of your spouse or domestic partner?
Sample questions What's your home address? What's your telephone number? Are you married or do you have a registered domestic partner? If so, what's the first name, maiden name, and last name of your spouse or domestic partner?
At a debtor's examination, the creditor can ask you about your financial situation. You must answer the questions under oath. This means there can be legal penalties if you lie. They can ask things like where you work, what you earn, where you bank, and what property you own.
The Small Claims Hearing When submitting evidence, you must complete form LASC CIV 278 and use LASC CIV 279 mailing labels. You will have to provide proof that the other parties were sent copies of your evidence. You can get this from the Post Office at the time you mail these forms.
For general information, please email the Small Claims Division at scefile@saccourt.ca or call (916) 875-7746.
You must file your claim form, by mail or in person, with The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 700 H Street, Rm.