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Cal. Rules of Court, rule 116.221
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§ 116.221 In addition to the jurisdiction conferred by Section 116.
Part 1: Of Courts of Justice | Title 1: Organization and Jurisdiction | Chapter 5.5: Small Claims Court | Article 2: Small Claims Court
Rule Text
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.
Amendment history: Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 861, Sec. 6. (SB 71) Effective January 1, 2024.