Aside from amount below $7500, when does a small claims not effective to actually make landlord pay me back my security deposit

First of all, you can sue for $10,000. Second there are way to get more than just the security deposit back that involve a state statute and...

Can I subpoena materials from opposing party in small claims case?

Yes. There is a form that MUST be used, called a Subpoena Duces Tecum. It is printed on Judicial Council For SC-107. It must ALSO be stamped by...

Do i have a small claim case or is there any other legal approach i can take?

Sue in Small Claims Court. You can even try to collect the bad faith damages that award additional sums on top of the ACTUAL deposit. Look to...

Can I use the Small Claim Court In lieu of writ of execution of money judgment? Either way I pay the set fee.

Debtor can claim that your lawsuit is barred by a doctrine called res judicata. Not to mention, even if you win, you are still going to have...

An unlicnsed contractor paid on an hrly basis in Oakland seeks to recover 4000$ in small claims. Am I at risk for a countersuit

CA law is VERY clear on unlicensed contractors collecting anything over $500. I can think of other statutes to sue you for additional amounts just...

I want to sue my ex land lord for bad faith retention of my security deposit. How much do I ask for in my claim?

I agree MOSTLY with Mr. Doland. California Civil Code Section 1950.5 allows for a landlord to be charged 2x the amount of the security deposit,...

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I brought a small claims action against my mobilehome park manager and her agent of process service for the Corporation.

I am not sure what the question is here. If there is a temporary restraining order (TRO) against you, this is one thing. If you indicate there...

Abuse of Process in Small Claims is RARE, if for no other reason that attorneys are not allowed to participate directly in the Trial/Hearing. As...

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Do I need an attorney? What should I do next? How should I start a small claims process?

Assuming your car was totaled and assumng that your injuries are minor but not insignificant, I would STRONGLY discourage you from filing in Small...

I disagree WHOLEHEARTEDLY with Mr. Laden. Trial Briefs are GREAT tools in Small Claims, and here is why: MOST of the time, the judge takes the...