How much can I sue for in small claims court in California?
Answered for: California
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.
The statute sets the small claims limit at $12,500, $12,500 applies to an action brought by a natural person. The general small claims limit under s 116.220(a)(1) is $6,250, which is what applies to a plaintiff that is not a natural person (e.g. a corporation).. That figure is the one the section states; the words above are the section itself.
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