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Cal. Rules of Court, rule 116.410

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§ 116.410 (a) Any person who is at least 18 years of age, or legally emancipated, and mentally competent may be a party to a small claims action.

Part 1: Of Courts of Justice | Title 1: Organization and Jurisdiction | Chapter 5.5: Small Claims Court | Article 4: Parties

Rule Text

(a) Any person who is at least 18 years of age, or legally emancipated, and mentally competent may be a party to a small claims action.

(b) A minor or incompetent person may appear by a guardian ad litem appointed by a judge of the court in which the action is filed.

Amendment history: Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 171, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2005.