The most common types of small claims lawsuits in San Diego Small Claims Court are: Landlord/Tenant disputes over the security deposit. Landlord/Tenant disputes over unpaid rent. Roommate disputes. Disputes over loans. Contracts (written and verbal). Auto accidents. Disputes over auto repairs.
The Small Claims Hearing You must submit copies of your evidence to the court and to each party in your case at least 10 days prior to the hearing. When submitting evidence, you must complete form LASC CIV 278 and use LASC CIV 279 mailing labels.
An individual, which includes a sole proprietorship, may file a claim up to a maximum of $12,500. Only the actual party to the claim may file. You must represent yourself at the small claims hearing. Attorneys or others are not permitted to represent a party in small claims court.
An individual, which includes a sole proprietorship, may file a claim up to a maximum of $12,500. Only the actual party to the claim may file. You must represent yourself at the small claims hearing. Attorneys or others are not permitted to represent a party in small claims court.
(1) You cannot sue for only emotional distress; there must be an underlying injury, claim, or physical manifestation. (2) To prove emotional distress typically requires expert testimony. Such witnesses are not allowed in small claims court.
The Small Claims Hearing You must submit copies of your evidence to the court and to each party in your case at least 10 days prior to the hearing. When submitting evidence, you must complete form LASC CIV 278 and use LASC CIV 279 mailing labels.
In certain cases, you might be able to write a letter to the other side and request the documents that you need. However, in more formal cases, you will likely have to draft more formal discovery demands. There are usually forms available for this in local law libraries, from the court clerk's office, or online.
You must submit copies of your evidence to the court and to each party in your case at least 10 days prior to the 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.
If you need to add a party (like another plaintiff or another defendant) to your claim, go to the small claims court clerk and ask to amend (change) your claim. Take your original forms with you and a new, amended, SC-100 form. After you file your "amended claim," serve it on the defendant or defendants.