This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
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.
In California, you're typically required to send a small claims demand letter to the defendant before filing a small claims case.
An individual (including a sole proprietor) cannot ask for more than $12,500 in a claim. Corporations, partnerships and other entities (like government entities) cannot ask for more than $6,250.
All filings for small claims matters can be submitted by any of these ways: In person at the Center Justice Center (700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701). By electronic filing using the Civil eFile website. By drop-box located by the front entrance of the Central Justice Center.
Exemption from the Enforcement of Judgments Type of PropertyCode Automobiles, Trucks, and other motor vehicles, including proceeds traced to the sale of the vehicle. CCP § 704.010 Art and Heirlooms & Jewelry CCP § 704.040 Relocation Benefits CCP § 704.180 Health Insurance Benefits and Disability Insurance Benefits CCP § 704.13027 more rows
Personal property such as medical equipment, work tools, and basic household items are generally exempt from seizure by a judgment creditor. Negotiating a payment plan with the creditor is often the best approach to avoid prolonged and stressful collection efforts.
Exemption from the Enforcement of Judgments Type of PropertyCode Social Security Direct Deposit Accounts (the account itself) CCP § 704.080 Wages CCP § 704.070 Public Assistance (Welfare) CCP § 704.170 W&I § 17409 Charity; Fraternal Benefit Funds CCP § 704.17027 more rows
The following kinds of personal property are exempt from debt collection and cannot be seized: Household goods, like furniture, clothing, and appliances. Medical equipment, such as a wheelchair. One television, one radio, one computer and one cell phone.
Most judgments (the court order saying what you're owed) expire in 10 years. This means you can't collect on it after 10 years. To avoid this, you can ask the court to renew it. A renewal lasts 10 years.
(c)(1) The abstract of judgment shall be certified in the name of the judgment debtor as listed on the judgment and may also include the additional name or names by which the judgment debtor is known as set forth in the affidavit of identity, as defined in Section 680.135, filed by the judgment creditor with the ...