California CodesCivil Code - CIVDivision 1 — PersonsPart 2 — Personal RightsSection 52.2
An action pursuant to Section 52 or 54.3 may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction. A “court of competent jurisdiction” shall include small claims court if the amount of the damages sought in the action does not exceed the jurisdictional limits stated in Sections 116.220 and 116.221 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
Notes
Allows an action brought under Section 52 or Section 54.3 to proceed in any court of competent jurisdiction. Includes small claims court within that phrase whenever the damages sought stay within the jurisdictional limits set by Code of Civil Procedure sections 116.220 and 116.221.
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