Summary
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!
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