The only guide to California Small Claims Court that provides tips by former judges! The definitive guide to California Small Claims Court for more than 25 years, this plain-English guide gives you step-by-step instructions to bring or defend your case -- from preparing evidence and lining up persuasive witnesses, to making a presentation in court and collecting the money you're awarded. Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court in California shows you how to decide if you have a winning case, mediate a settlement if possible, determine how much to sue for, write your demand letter, file and serve papers, prepare evidence and witnesses for court, plan a winning courtroom strategy, convince the judge that you are right and collect your money when you win. Updated with the latest laws and procedures, featuring practical tips and insights from former judges of small claims courts. It also shows you how to handle disputes involving Internet transactions. Go after the money that's owed you -- represent yourself in small claims court and win!

Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court in California

Warner Attorney, Ralph

Rules & Procedures

Nolo

All the tools and information you need to successfully present and win your case in small claims court. The only guide to Small Claims Court that provides tips by former judges, Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court helps you bring or defend your small claims suit without a lawyer. This legal primer shows you how to build your case, present evidence, and covers in detail what to expect when you have personal injury, auto damage, dry cleaning damage, or landlord/tenant issues. Thorough preparation for your day in small claims court can make the difference between writing a check and receiving one. Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court provides the information, tips and strategies you need to sue someone successfully, or put up a winning defense. Find out how to: 
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<li>file and serve papers 
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<li>figure out your damages 
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<li>mediate a settlement 
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<li>collect money when you win The 12th edition is completely updated with a current appendix of small claims rules and limits, an expanded discussion of mediation, and more advice from real judges and commissioners.</li>

Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court

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All the tools and information you need to successfully present and win your case in small claims court. The only guide to Small Claims Court that provides tips by former judges, Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court helps you bring or defend your small claims suit without a lawyer. This legal primer shows you how to build your case, present evidence, and covers in detail what to expect when you have personal injury, auto damage, dry cleaning damage, or landlord/tenant issues. Thorough preparation for your day in small claims court can make the difference between writing a check and receiving one. Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court provides the information, tips and strategies you need to sue someone successfully, or put up a winning defense. Find out how to: 
<li>write a demand letter 
</li>
<li>file and serve papers 
</li>
<li>prepare a winning presentation 
</li>
<li>prepare and present evidence 
</li>
<li>line up persuasive witnesses 
</li>
<li>figure out your damages 
</li>
<li>mediate a settlement 
</li>
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Every Landlord's Legal Guide

Stewart, Marcia

Portman, Attorney Janet

Real Estate

Evaluate your claim, figure out your best course of action and represent yourself in small claims court with this definitive guide Represent yourself in small claims court and win! Whether you're a plaintiff or a defendant, if you're going to small claims court in California, you need the expertise found in the only guide that provides tips by former judges. Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court in California shows you how to: <li>evaluate whether you have a winning case 
</li>
<li>mediate a settlement 
</li>
<li>determine how much to sue for 
</li>
<li>write your demand letter 
</li>
<li>file and serve papers 
</li>
<li>prepare evidence and witnesses for court 
</li>
<li>plan a winning courtroom strategy 
</li>
<li>convince the judge that you are right 
</li>
<li>collect your money when you win Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court in California gives you step-by-step instructions to bring or defend your case. From preparing evidence and lining up persuasive witnesses, to making a presentation in court and collecting the money you're awarded, this plain English book leads you through the entire process of going to court without a lawyer. Plus, it's the only book around that helps you factor in out-of-court issues, such as personal relationships, to help you determine whether going to court is worth the potential for recovery. This edition is updated with the latest rules and statutes for California's small claims courts, including instructions for accessing local courts and finding out their procedures.</li>

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Brown Attorney, David

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How to Buy a House in California

Serkes, Ira

Devine, George

Evaluate your claim, figure out your best course of action and represent yourself in small claims court with this definitive guide Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court in California gives you step-by-step instructions to bring or defend your case. From preparing evidence and lining up persuasive witnesses, to making a presentation in court and collecting the money you're awarded, this plain English book leads you through the entire process of going to court without a lawyer. Plus, it's the only book around that helps you factor in out-of-court issues, such as personal relationships, to help you determine whether going to court is worth the potential for recovery. Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court in California shows you how to: 
<li>evaluate whether you have a winning case 
</li>
<li>mediate a settlement 
</li>
<li>determine how much to sue for 
</li>
<li>write your demand letter 
</li>
<li>file and serve papers 
</li>
<li>prepare evidence and witnesses for court 
</li>
<li>plan a winning courtroom strategy 
</li>
<li>convince the judge that you are right 
</li>
<li>collect your money when you win This edition is updated with the latest rules and statutes for California's small claims courts, including instructions for accessing local courts and finding out their procedures.</li>

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<li>tailor your documents to meet your needs </li>
<li>make required disclosures to tenants </li>
<li>comply with your state's laws on security deposits, privacy rules, discrimination and more </li>
<li>check tenant references and credit </li>
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Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court in California

Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court

Retire Happy: What You Can Do NOW to Guarantee a Great Retirement

Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court

Every Landlord's Legal Guide

Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court in California

California Landlord's Law Book, The: Rights & Responsibilities

How to Buy a House in California

Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court in California

Leases & Rental Agreements