Can a plaintiff appeal a small claim judgement, if the case was heard by a temporary judge (an attorney).

Your only real recourse is to file a Motion To Vacate (www.courts.ca.gov/documents/sc135.pdf). However, I strongly doubt that it will be...

I'm suing a person in small claims and also need to subpoena her for bank records.

Mr. Stobart identified the document that is needed to be used. If you go to the courthouse where you filed, they will have the form, pre-stammped...

How long after you have filed a small claims lawsuit do you have to serve the person in CA?

Mr. Stobart is correct re serving timing rules. However, if you want to add defendants, or other issues, there is a form you can fill in to aid...

What are some of the procedures for suing someone in small claims court in California?

I agree with Mr. Stobart in what he has said. I would also urge you to look to some of the Legal Guides I have written on this very topic. ...

Does a boat without a motor have to be registered?

The paperwork necessary for filing with the Department of Motor Vehicles (at least in CA) and/or the US Coast Guard is nominal. The filing fee is...

There is a boat marina here in Ca that charges a 20% late fee after 15 days.

Ususry charges in CA are set at a certain level. Whether or not they apply in your situation will necessarily require you to go to court if you...

I own a yacht that my sister had moved from one Marina in Alabama to another without my knowledge or permission. She signed a

Again, contact an attorney to assist with this matter. If you do not want to hire a lawyer, you can do this on your own, however, you will have...

Contact a lawyer immediately; make sure it is a maritime/admiralty attorney. Do not pass go, do not collect $200. You have rights and you...

Can an "Order to Request to Correct a Small Claims Judgement" (SC-108a) by filed after a Trial de Novo?

I respectfully disagree with my colleague. You can file the SC-108; however, as I have cautioned in the past, doing so may actually HARM your...

Can judgement recovery companies coldcall plaintiffs to solicit recovering small claims judgements

When I was in law school, I sued the City of San Diego for wrongfully towing my car. I won. I received a letter from a debt collector asking if...