Trade Practices Examples In Sacramento
Description
Form popularity
FAQ
Fill out the Summons (form SUM-100) and a Complaint. Also, fill out a Civil Case Cover Sheet (form CM-010). Since you are the one filing a lawsuit, you're called the plaintiff. The person or company you're suing is the defendant.
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.
In general, claims are limited to disputes up to $5,000. However, natural persons (individuals) can claim up to $10,000. Corporations, partnerships, unincorporated associations, governmental bodies, and other legal entities cannot claim more than $5,000.
(a) Motion and opposition (3) Any opposition must be served and filed within 15 days after the motion is filed. (Subd (a) amended effective January 1, 2007.)
If you want to ask for more than $10,000 (for individuals) or $5,000 (businesses and other entities), you need to sue in the civil division of the superior court and not in small claims court. In the civil division, lawyers can represent each side.
Generally, you can only sue for up to $12,500 in small claims court (or up to $6,250 if you're a business). You can ask a lawyer for advice before you go to court, but you can't have one with you in court.
In California, small claims court is designed for resolving disputes involving amounts up to $12,500 for individuals, making it a suitable venue for your case involving $2,000 in damages.
A motion is a kind of letter, which includes at least three things: What the party wants the Administrative Law Judge, or ALJ,to do; An explanation as to why the ALJ should do it; and. Any facts the party thinks are important that support the requested action.
