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Superior court judges are elected by voters of the county on a non-partisan ballot at a general election. (Vacancies are filled by appointment of the Governor.) The term of office for a trial judge in California is 6 years.
If you have received notice that someone is taking you to court over a small claim and you ignore it, the claimant may be able to get the court to issue a judgment forcing you to pay. Therefore, doing nothing and ignoring the creditor can work against you.
Do Not Exaggerate, Mislead, or State Anything Untrue. It goes without saying that you should never lie to a judge (that is perjury), but you should also avoid exaggerating the facts or misleading the court about any issue. Most judges can sense when a witness is stretching the truth, and they do not appreciate it.
You can sue for up to $10,000, if you are an individual or a sole proprietor. Corporations and other entities are limited to $5,000. In addition, a party (individuals or corporations) can file no more than two claims exceeding $2,500 in any court throughout the State of California during a calendar year.
The defendant doesnt reply The court can decide youve won because the defendant didnt reply. Ask the court for judgment by default. You can ask for a judgment by default by: requesting a judgment on Money Claim Online if you made your claim online.
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To be successful in presenting yourself well in court, it is imperative to follow these simple steps: Dress Appropriately. Be Respectful in Your Speech. Do Not Interrupt. Be Educated. Listen. Attend All Court Appointments. Follow Your Attorneys Lead.
Be Respectful of The Judge At All Times When Speaking And When Listening. Your Honor. If you want to impress the judge, make those two words part of your courtroom vocabulary. Your thoughtfulness is a sign of respect for the position the judge holds.
Statutes of Limitation For example, in California, you have four years to make a claim on a written contract, and three years to file for property damage. The statute of limitations on oral contracts and personal injury is a little shorter. If you dont sue within two years, you cant.
The trial judges decisionmaking must determine what are the facts and the proper application of the law to these facts. To bring order to the confusion of contested facts and theories of law, the trial judge decides cases by hypothesis or a series of tentative hypotheses increasing in certainty.
How to Persuade a Judge Your arguments must make logical sense. Know your audience. Know your case. Know your adversarys case. Never overstate your case. If possible lead with the strongest argument. Select the most easily defensible position that favors your case. Dont try to defend the indefensible.

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