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.
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 116.221
Small Claims Court
Known as the The Small Claims Act
The act spans §§ 116–116 (62 sections).
Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 861, Sec. 6
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