Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court in California

Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court in California By Ralph Warner The definitive guide to California Small Claims Court for more than 20 years, this plain-English guide supplies step-by-step instructions to bring or defend a case. The book shows readers how to: decide whether they have a winning case, mediate a settlement if possible, determine how much to sue (or countersue) for, write a demand letter, file and serve papers, prepare evidence and witnesses, convince the judge you're right, collect your money when you win. Includes examples of common types of small claims cases, such as landlord-tenant.