Small Claims
Small Claims
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Small Claims
There are many different types of cases you can file in small claims court. There are also deadlines to file your claim, so time is of the essence.
DEMAND LETTER
$249
- Process Servers have an assortment of tasks. These tasks consist of filing court papers, serving legal documents, and document retrieval. Their main job, however, is to deliver “serve” legal documents to a party involved in a court case. These papers can consist of things like: Complaints, Petitions, Writs, Subpoenas, Restraining Orders, and Unlawful Detainers. Process servers then must provide proof they served the documents. This verification is called Proof of Service, which might need to be notarized in some cases and given back to the person who required the documents to be served.
Small Claims Online
$699
- Save time and money, by hiring LDA PRO Legal Document Assistants to prepare, file, and serve your small claim. For a flat fee we will prepare the necessary documents, spend time at the court house filing your case, serve the Defendants, and prepare you for your hearing. Take advantage of our expertise and low cost fees. Don’t waste time in line at the court house, waiting for your number to be called and worry about whether or not your case will be filed.
Small Claims Process Serving
- $99 1st Defendant
- $69 Per Each Additional Defendant
- Within the Sacramento region.
- Out of Area
- $129 1st Defendant
- $69 Per Each Additional Defendant
- Out of area service consists of any serve outside the Sacramento region.
Small Claims
How Much Can You Sue for in Small Claims Court?
In California Small Claims Court, an individual or sole proprietor may file a claim for up to $12,500. Corporations, LLCs, partnerships, government agencies, and other business entities may generally file a claim for up to $6,250. Sole proprietors are treated as individuals under California small claims limits.
You may file only two small claims cases per calendar year that each request more than $2,500. You may file an unlimited number of California small claims cases requesting $2,500 or less.
LDA Pro Legal provides California small claims document preparation services for self-represented plaintiffs and defendants. Our registered Legal Document Assistants prepare small claims court forms at the client’s direction.
Prepare For Small Claims Hearing
Make 3 copies of all evidence that supports your claim. You must properly serve the other party and file all documentary evidence with the court, supporting your claim, after the case has been filed, but ideally 15 days prior to the hearing. You can also request that witnesses appear with you at the time of the hearing. It is a good idea to bring photos, bills, receipts, contracts, and other relevant documents that support your claim.
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Types Of Small Claims Cases
There are different kinds of cases you can file in small claims court. Some common types of small claims cases are disputes about:
- 1.Property damage or personal injury from a car accident;
- 2.Landlord/tenant security deposits;
- 3.Damage to your property by a neighbor
- 4.Disputes with contractors about repairs or home improvement jobs;
- 5.Collection of money owed;
- 6.Homeowner association disputes; and
- 7.Many other issues.
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Payment Plans Available
Small Claims Plans
Once you have obtained the Writ and Abstract of Judgment you may collect on that judgment by serving it upon the Defendant’s banking institution or employer. Our fee includes filing and serving the judgment with the sheriff, the Defendant’s bank or employer, and the Defendant.
WRIT AND ABSTRACT OF
MONEY JUDGEMENT
MONEY JUDGEMENT
BANK LEVY OR WAGE
GARNISHMENT
GARNISHMENT
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DEADLINE TO FILE YOUR CLAIM
If you are suing because you got hurt, you can file a claim for up to 2 years after you were hurt.
If you are suing because a spoken agreement was broken, you have 2 years to file after the agreement was broken.
If you are suing because a written agreement was broken, you have 4 years to file after the agreement was broken.
If you are suing because your property was damaged, you have 3 years to file after your property was damaged.
If you are suing because of fraud, you have 3 years to file after you find out about the fraud. Fraud is when you lose money because someone lied to you or tricked you on purpose.
If you are suing a government or public agency, you usually have 6 months to file a claim with that agency. They have 45 days to make a decision. If no decision is made with 45 days, then the claim is considered denied. If they reject your claim, you have 6 months to file a claim with a small claims court. If you do not receive a rejection or acceptance of your claim in those 45 days, you may have more time to file your claim but, to be safe, act within the 6 months or talk to a lawyer to find out for sure how much time you have to file your lawsuit.
Start Your Legal Documents Online
Choose the service you need, complete our simple online intake form, and submit payment to get started. Your matter will be assigned to an experienced Registered Legal Document Assistant who will personally prepare your documents based on the information and instructions you provide.
Once your documents are ready, you can review and electronically sign them online. We can also assist with filing and service when included with your selected service.
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