Showing posts with label small claims court. Show all posts
Showing posts with label small claims court. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

California State Court Jurisdictional Filing Limit Changes for 2024

Effective Jan. 1, 2024, the following changes to the jurisdictional amounts for California state courts apply:
Small claims:  Maximum claim increased from $10,000 to $12,500;

Limited civil and unlawful detainer cases:  Maximum claim increased from $25,000 to $35,000; and

Unlimited civil and unlawful detainer cases:  Minimum claim increased to $35,000.
Filing fees are unchanged.
These changes can be seen here.