California · Code of Civil Procedure
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 116.221
In short
Raises the small claims limit to $12,500 for a natural person, that is, an individual rather than a business.
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Text of Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 116.221
In addition to the jurisdiction conferred by Section 116.220, the small claims court has jurisdiction in an action brought by a natural person, if the amount of the demand does not exceed twelve thousand five hundred dollars ($12,500), except as otherwise prohibited by subdivision (c) of Section 116.220 or subdivision (a) of Section 116.231.
History. Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 861, Sec. 6. (SB 71) Effective January 1, 2024.
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- § 116.220
- § 116.222
- § 116.225
- § 116.230
- § 116.231
- § 116.210