In California, you're typically required to send a small claims demand letter to the defendant before filing a small claims case.
If you file a case, you are called the Plaintiff. The person you sue is the Defendant. You start your case by filling out an SC-100 Plaintiff's Claim form and filing it with the court clerk. Be sure you name the Defendant correctly or you may not be able to collect your judgment.
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.
This site allows for the electronic filing of documents Unlimited Civil, including Complex, Limited Civil, Unlawful Detainers and Small Claims cases with the Riverside Superior Court. Please read the Riverside Superior Court General Order re: Electronic Filing for Civil .
Yes, there is no reason you cannot write a demand letter to be sent by email. Use multiple channels, including email, mail, fax, EDI and follow it up with a phone call to ensure they received it.
Yes, there is no reason you cannot write a demand letter to be sent by email. Use multiple channels, including email, mail, fax, EDI and follow it up with a phone call to ensure they received it.
Send your letter by regular and certified mail with a return receipt requested. Send it also by regular mail with tracking/delivery confirmation in case the recipient refuses to sign the receipt. Keep a copy of all post office receipts.
If you are trying to resolve a dispute, you may want to send a demand letter. You can write one yourself, but hiring an attorney will help you navigate legalities and show the recipient the seriousness of the matter.
Demand Letter Components Facts of the case. An outline of what happened. Statement of the issue. A brief description of the problem. Demand. The dollar amount or action necessary to resolve the case. Response deadline. The date by which the recipient must respond. Noncompliance consequences.
If an entire case is settled or otherwise disposed of, each plaintiff or other party seeking affirmative relief must immediately file written notice of the settlement or other disposition with the court and serve the notice on all parties and any arbitrator or other court-connected alternative dispute resolution (ADR) ...