This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
For more information, please visit the Superior Court website or email CGJ@scscourt.
Contacting the Court by Mail The mailing address for all courthouses is 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.
The current Presiding Judge is the Honorable Beth McGowen. Read the Welcome from the Presiding Judge. There are 77 judgeships and 5 commissioner positions at the Superior Court in Santa Clara County.
Phone Numbers & Email Addresses OfficeTelephone NumberEmail Address/Webpage Clerk's Office 408-882-2100 sscivilinfo@scscourt Appeals Unit 408-882-2470 sscivilinfo@scscourt Arbitration Unit Appellate Unit Calendar Unit Law & Motion Unit 408-882-2410 sscivilinfo@scscourt Records Unit 408-882-2450 sscivilinfo@scscourt44 more rows
Go to the court's website where the case is filed. Most courts have a section on their website called "online services" or something similar. There you will find information about whether you can look up a court case online and what type of records you can see. Not all types of records are available online.
Court Code 43470, as part of a broader set of regulations, governs specific aspects of civil litigation, particularly regarding the filing and processing of documents within Santa Clara County Superior Court. While the precise details of the code are complex, understanding its underlying principles is vital.
All Superior Courts in California have authority over a wide variety of case types: Civil Cases - Includes both limited civil cases ($35,000 or less) and unlimited civil cases (over $35,000). Criminal Cases - Both felony and misdemeanor crimes (including such offenses as driving under the influence).
As an individual you can use Small Claims Court if your claim is for $12,500 or less. If you are an individual who owns a business (i.e. sole proprietor) and do business under a fictitious business name, you are considered to be an "individual" in Small Claims Court.
Conclusion: Going to small claims court may be worth it for $500, but it will determine how you weigh your costs versus benefits. At a minimum, it is worth it to send a demand letter.
The basic principle that each side pays their own legal fees is literally called the "American Rule". There are quite a few situations where that can be flipped, for attorneys fees, court costs, and other expenses.