Getting a persons address for small claims.

You do have options. Though I agree tat you can get a subpoena, it may not help you as the information is suposed to be sent to the court and not...

I filed a small claims case in the wrong court. Can a plainfiff ask for a change of venue to the correct court?

I agree with Mr. Chen above. Either let it proceed to trial or wait to see if the Defendant challenges venue. If it is not raised by the...

The short, simple answer to the question is yes, and yes. You would use Judicial Council Form SC-107 to subpoena them. After the subpoena, they...

I disagree with all other lawyers here. The answer to the question is yes. However, I would not call them John or Jane Doe. During the...

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What do i call this in a small claims court?

If you are BOTH on the lease, and the lease is written, then it is breach of a lease agreement. The landlord can collect from either of you, but...

If I sent $1000 via bank wire to another country for a house in Florida from Craigslist, can I file a small claims suit?

Under very rare exceptions, with do not apply here, you cannot sue someone in CA Small Claims when the person is not in CA, The exceptions are...

If I fail to attend my small claims trial as plaintiff and it's dismissed can I re-file?

I agree with Mr. Chen and disagree with Mr. Lee. In over 5000 cases, I think I have only heard of 3 judges dismissing a case with prejudice when...

California Code of Civil Procedure 116.510 states that a small claims hearing (not appeal) shall be informal. That being said, just ask to play...

What's the proper procedure for a small claims appeal?

A judge has VERY wide discretion on how to handle the case. California Code of Civil Procedure 116.770(b) holds that the hearing shall be...

Small Claims Court

The CA Attorney General will not be of assistance. The law as it applies to the filing of lawsuits in Small Claims Court indicate that you...