Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

I file a small claims suit against someone. They counter-sue. The judge heard both sides and awarded me $800 and he awarded them $300. Will I be able to collect $800 or just the difference? Also, will they be able to pursue me for the $300 even when they haven't paid?

Asked on 4/04/12, 8:45 pm

Santosh Dash Legal Consultant

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award will be separate and unrelated to each other. U should collect $800 and should pay $300

Answered on 4/04/12, 8:49 pm

Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

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The judge should have offset the two judgments, so that you were awarded $500. Get and check a copy of the actual judgment.

Answered on 4/05/12, 9:18 am

Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

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I agree with Mr. Roach. But the judge may have made mistakenly failed to offset the judgments, in which case Mr. Dash's answer would be correct.

Answered on 4/05/12, 10:48 am

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