Sections
8 entriesSection 116.510Requires the hearing and disposition of a small claims action to be informal, with the stated objective of dispensing justice promptly, fairly,…Section 116.520Allows parties to offer witness evidence at a small claims hearing or, with court permission, at another time. If the defendant does…Section 116.530Prohibits attorneys from taking part in conducting or defending small claims actions except when appearing personally or for specified all-attorney partnerships or…Section 116.531Allows an insurer’s representative or another expert on the small claims matter to assist a party before or after the action begins,…Section 116.540Limits participation in a small claims action generally to the plaintiff and defendant, while allowing specified representatives for corporations, other entities, qualifying…Section 116.541Allows the Department of Corrections or Youth Authority to appear in small claims through a regular employee not hired solely for representation,…Section 116.560Requires a small claims court, when a business-related claim names a defendant using a fictitious business name, to determine the defendant’s correct…Section 116.570Allows a party to request postponement for good cause, generally by filing at least 10 days before hearing and serving the other…