Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Small Claims Regulations

In a small claims proceeding, can you sue for more than the five thousand dollar limit if it's for pain and suffering. If the answer is yes, how much can you sue for.


Asked on 12/03/01, 8:20 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Miller Robert L. Miller & Associates, A Law Corporation

Re: Small Claims Regulations

California's $5,000 limit is for the total amount. You can still sue in Municipal or Superior court, a small claims court just doesn't have jurisdiction to order anything over $5,000.

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Answered on 12/03/01, 8:50 pm


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