I already filed my paperwork with the courts. My court date is January 7, 2012 in small claims court. I need my documents edited

I agree with Mr. Chenthat you do not need to worry about it and you will have an opportunity to explain everything. My practice is geared to...

I disagree with all of my colleagues here. If you have "slam dunk, no-can-loose case" (something no lawyer would ever say) then, yes, mention to...

Small claims appeal vacated

Though my colleague has indicated a Writ is a possibility, remove it from your head. The last time one was granted and the case had a decision at...

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Form SC-100 used for filing Small Claims in CA is intentionally short. In section 3 where it asks you why you think you are entitled to the money,...

Have a small claims question.

The best thing to do is have EVERY piece of evidence prepared and ready to go. The judge PROBABLY will not care about an shenanigans on the part of...

Theoretically it is possible, and I have heard of it occurring, but it is very rare. The only thing you can really do is advise the court at the...

The previous answer applies in regular Superior Court, not small claims. It is best to have the both served in person. If one of them is served...

Should I show up to court if I don't have a hearing notice but the judge said the hearing would be held on a particular date?

Not only should you show up, but a failure to show up and the case proceeds means that the case can be ruled against you precluding you from ever...

I agree in part, disagree in part. First, you can file the satisfaction of judgment in the Small Claims Court. There is a form you can get from...

Can a spouse file a small claim against the same party the husband filed and lost a small claim against?

These answers are intirely incorrect. Though spitting a cause of action in CA is NOT permitted, all plaintiffs have a right to file a claim. As...