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Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court in California

Pub. Date: Mar 2008
Edition: 17th
Pages: 496 pp
ISBN: 9781413307597
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Evaluate your claim, figure out your best course of action and represent yourself in small claims court with this definitive guide

The only guide to California Small Claims Court that provides tips by former judges, Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court in California gives you step-by-step instructions to bring or defend your case. From preparing evidence and lining up persuasive witnesses, to making a presentation in court and collecting the money you're awarded, this plain English book leads you through the entire process.

Whether you're a plaintiff or a defendant, Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court in California shows you how to:

  • evaluate whether you have a winning case
  • mediate a settlement
  • determine how much to sue for
  • write your demand letter
  • file and serve papers
  • prepare evidence and witnesses for court
  • plan a winning courtroom strategy
  • convince the judge that you are right
  • collect your money when you win

The 17th edition is updated with the new notarization requirements for California and a new ruling on security deposit interest for California landlords in rent control cities, and also explains how to handle disputes involving Internet transactions.

Go after the money that you're owed -- represent yourself in small claims court and win!

 

 

Press Reviews

"Warner’s book takes you by the hand through all the potential pitfalls of trying your own case."
Los Angeles Times
"Step-by-step advice on how to prepare your case, how to file it, and perhaps most importantly, how to collect if you win."
Associated Press
"Walks you through the halls of small justice and explains how to file a claim, figure damages and argue your case effectively."
Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine
"Get information on how to prepare your case, win in court and collect your money from Nolo's Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court in California."
San Jose Mercury News
"A step-by-step guide for making the legal system work for you."
Orange County Register
"High costs can be avoided and justice can still be had. This guide lays it all out.... It’s all written in lay person’s English.... Don’t pass this up."
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