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Small Claims Court handles civil cases asking for $12,500 or less. Here are some examples of problems you can handle in Small Claims Court: Your landlord will not return your security deposit. Someone damaged your car and will not pay for the repairs.
Filing Fees Claims for $1,500.00 or less$30.00 Claims from $1,500.01 to $5,000.00 $50.00 Claims from $5,000.01 to $12,500.00 $75.00 Persons or Business who have filed more than 12 claims in CA in the previous 12 mos. $100.00 Service of Documents by Certified Mail $15.00 (per defendant) [Fee waiver does not cover]6 more rows
Conclusion: Going to small claims court may be worth it for $500, but it will determine how you weigh your costs versus benefits. At a minimum, it is worth it to send a demand letter.
The small claims process is an easier way to take someone to court. Its for when you think the other side owes you less than $12,500 (or $6,250 if youre suing as a business).
Collect your money. If the judge ordered the other side to pay you, the other side has 30 days to challenge the judges decision. If they dont, they are supposed to pay you right away. If they dont pay you right away, they must send you information about what they own, where they work, and where they bank.
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While most courts dont have a strict minimum amount you can sue for, the practical minimum is usually determined by the small claims court filing fee, which can range from around $25 to $50, meaning you would need to be suing for at least that amount to make it worthwhile to file a lawsuit; however, the maximum amount

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