Small Claims Procedure

Learn about different factors that determine whether sending a demand letter will be effective in your situation.

Learn about the factors to consider when waiting on a settlement after sending a demand letter.

Learn more about how much you can sue for in each state's small claims court, also known as the small claims limit.

Learn how to determine the statute of limitations by understanding (1) the type of legal claim you have and (2) the state you are suing in.

If you have filed a case in any California Small Claims Court but changed your address, you must notify the court of your address change. Otherwise, you may be missing important notices. You can find "Notice of Change of Address" (Form MC-040) here.

Learn about what to expect after your lawyer sends a demand letter.

Learn how to sue someone in small claims court.

Learn how to write an effective complaint email, review a sample email template, and what to do after sending a complaint email.

Learn what happens after a demand letter is sent.